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Details Title: Vocab 11-20 Description: vocab Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 11/04/2004 13:47:39	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Chromosome- Definition one of the linear or sometimes circular DNA-containing bodies of viruses, prokaryotic organisms, and the cell nucleus of eukaryotic organisms that contain most or all of the genes of the individual Term Churlish- Definition of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl; marked by a lack of civility or graciousness; difficult to work with or deal with . Term Circumlocution- Definition the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea; evasion in speech Term Circumnavigate- Definition to go completely around (as the earth) especially by water; also to go around instead of through Term Deciduous- Definition falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle Term Deleterious- Definition harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way Term Diffident- Definition hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence Term Enervate- Definition lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor Term Enfranchise- Definition to set free (as from slavery) to endow with a franchise: as; to admit to the privileges of a citizen and especially to the right of suffrage; to admit (a municipality) to political privileges or rights Term Epiphany- Definition an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being; a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something