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Vocab 11-20
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11/04/2004

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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
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Churlish-
Definition
of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl; marked by a lack of civility or graciousness; difficult to work with or deal with .
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Circumlocution-
Definition
the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea; evasion in speech
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Circumnavigate-
Definition
to go completely around (as the earth) especially by water; also to go around instead of through
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Deciduous-
Definition
falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
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Deleterious-
Definition
harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
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Diffident-
Definition
hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
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Enervate-
Definition
lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor
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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
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Epiphany-
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an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being; a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something
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