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Vocab 14
vocab 14- base words, synonyms and antonyms
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10th Grade
12/20/2010

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effete
Definition
worn out or exhausted because of weakness and self-indulgence
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eclectic
Definition
choosing what sees best from various soures, one whos opininos and beliefs are drawn from various sources
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decadent
Definition
reflecting a state of moral corruption
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prolific
Definition
plentiful, present in big quantities
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efficacious
Definition
capable of producing the desired effect
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effectual
Definition
successful in producing the desired effect
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potent
Definition
haveing great power, influence or effect
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effrontery
Definition
shameless boldness
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temerity
Definition
excessive confidence and boldness
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chutzpah
Definition
shamelss impudence (positive connotation)
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presumption
Definition
perceived arrogance and disrespect, passes limit of whats appropriate
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diffidence
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modesty or shyness because of a lack of self-confidence
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elicit
Definition
to draw out or call forth
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elite
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a highly select gorup of superior individuals
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elitist, elitism
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imply pride in belinging to some supposedly superior group. They also imply an inderlying belief in the domination of society from the top. thus, their attitueds are considered antidemocratic and antiliberatrian
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prolatariat
Definition
workers or the working class of people
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prolatarian
Definition
a member of the working class
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emaciated
Definition
wasted or reduced by starvation or disease
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emanate
Definition
to flow out to send forth
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embellish
Definition
to decorate/enhance
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mar
Definition
to impair the quality of
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gussy up
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to make more attractive esp in a showy or gimicky way
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garnish
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decorate or embellish esp. food
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eminent
Definition
high in rank; distinguished, oustanding, conspicuous
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iminent
Definition
threatening;impending
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prominent
Definition
important, famous
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obscure
Definition
not important or well known
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empathy
Definition
the ability to identify or relate to someone else's thoughts, feelings, etc
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callousness
Definition
showing insensitivity/cruel disregard for others
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emulate
Definition
to try to equal of surpass the excellence of
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enclave
Definition
a country or area lying wholly within the country and boundries of another country
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enigma
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a riddle, something puzzling/mysterious
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conundrum
Definition
a confusing or difficult question/problem
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