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Vocab 1
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English
10th Grade
04/30/2007
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pinnacle
 Definition
summit, peak, top, crown
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array
 Definition
arrangement, system
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obscure (adj)
 Definition
unknown, lowly, unclear
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ardent
 Definition
passionate, eager
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culminate
 Definition
reach the highest point
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constrict
 Definition
limit, bind, squeeze
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prodigy
 Definition
marvel, phenomenon
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bereft
 Definition
deprived of
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falter
 Definition
stumble, hesitate, waver
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exultation
 Definition
triumphant joy
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vitriolic
 Definition
biting, burning
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invective
 Definition
insulting, abusive speech
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besmirch
 Definition
soil, stain, dim the reputation
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voluminous
 Definition
bulky, large
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retrospect
 Definition
looking backward
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egotist
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a vain, conceited person
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humility
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humbleness, modesty, meekness
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pungent
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sharply stimulating, biting
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inveterate
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habitual, firmly established
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adamant
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unyielding, inflexible
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