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Vocab 1
last one for Like Water for Chocolate
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English
12th Grade
11/05/2009

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Renounce
Definition

to give up, refuse or resign

 

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Degredation
Definition
decline to a low demoralized state
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Nuptial
Definition
together, of marriage
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Repulse
Definition
to drive back, repel
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Inexplicable
Definition
incapable of being explained
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gluttony
Definition
excessive eating or drinking
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chronic
Definition
marked by long duration or frequency
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voluminous
Definition
marked by great volume
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succulunt
Definition
full of juice
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citron
Definition
citrus fruit resembling a lemon
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evoke
Definition
to bring or recall to the conscious mind
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garnish
Definition
something added for embellishment
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impunity
Definition
exemption from punishment or penalty
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euphoric
Definition
characterizing by feeling intense excitement
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eradicate
Definition

to get rid of or remove completely

 

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regimen
Definition
schedule
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entreat
Definition
plead for in order to persuade
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baize
Definition
a thick felt like cloth used to coever gaming tables
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domain
Definition
complete and absolute ownership of land
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cower
Definition
to cringe in fear
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archive
Definition
public record or document
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luminous
Definition
giving off light
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bequeth
Definition
to give or leave by will; to hand down
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eclat
Definition
ostentatious/impressive display
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