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vocab 19-23
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9th Grade
04/28/2010
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Noxious
 Definition
harmful, poisonous
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scenario
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a suggested sequence of events
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diabolic
 Definition
cruel, wicked, demonic
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chide
 Definition
scold mildly
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yen
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a strong desire or craving
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integral
 Definition
necessary, belonging to the whole
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coalition
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a union of individuals for a purpose
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commensurate
 Definition
corresponding in proportion
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connotation
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a secondary meaning suggested by a word
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dilapidated
 Definition
badly broken down
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exacerbate
 Definition
to aggravate or make more severe
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mitigate
 Definition
to make less severe, relieve
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unprecedented
 Definition
never having occurred before
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panacea
 Definition
a cure-all
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atrophy
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to wear down lose strength
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deprivation
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lack in one or more basic necessities
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imperative
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necessary, urgent
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objective
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based solely on what can be observed
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utilitarian
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made or intended for practical use
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deplore
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to feel or express disapproval of
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exhilaration
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cheerfulness, high spirits
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extricate
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to free from a difficulty
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tenuous
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poorly supported
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decorum
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correctness in behavior and manners
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rejuvenate
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to make new again
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espouse
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to support; argue for
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synchronize
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to cause to occur at the same time
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facilitate
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to make easier to do or get
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orthodox
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following traditional rules, especially in religion
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exorbitant
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beyond what is reasonable
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demeanor
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conduct, outward behavior
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indolent
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lazy, disliking work
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unassuming
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modest; not boastful or arrogant
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dissipate
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drive away
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nonchalant
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carefree
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assimilate
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to blend into mainstream
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unilateral
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involving only one side
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inherent
 Definition
built in
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belligerent
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hostile; aggresive
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denunciation
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a strong expression of disapproval
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vindicate
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to clear from blame or suspicion
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placebo
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not medicine, but receiver thinks it is
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emanate
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come forth from a source
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analogy
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a comparison to clarify a point
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annihilate
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to destroy completely
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criterion
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a standard by which something is judged
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subversive
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intended to undermine something established
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staunch
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firm or loyal
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holistic
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emphasizing the whole
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proficient
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skilled or expert
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proficient
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skilled or expert
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