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Vocab 10
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English
9th Grade
03/10/2009

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arduous (adj)
Definition
hard to do, requiring much effort
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blithe (adj)
Definition
carefree and lighthearted
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conventional (adj)
Definition
confoming or adhering to accepted standards; traditional
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dubious (adj)
Definition
arousing uncertainty or doubt
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edict (noun)
Definition
a formal pronouncement or command issued by an authority
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fortify (verb)
Definition
to strengthen
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homage (noun)
Definition
special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly
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hubris (noun)
Definition
excessive pride
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incorrigible (adj)
Definition
not able to be corrected; beyond control
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lamentable (adj)
Definition
mournful, regrettable and sorrowful
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malicious (adj)
Definition
delibertely harmful; ill-willed
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obsteperous (adj)
Definition
noisy, unruly, disorderly
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predispose (verb)
Definition
to incline to before hand
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quell (verb)
Definition
to pacify or quiet
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redundant (adj)
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more than what is needed, desired or required; wordy or repetitive
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sohomoric (adj)
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immature
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sullen (adj)
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gloomy or somber
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tumultuous (adj)
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characterized by noise, disorder, urest, or confusion
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vehement (adj)
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marked by extreme intensity of emotion or conviction
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vindicate (verb)
Definition
to clear of accusation, blame or charge of wrongdoing
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