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Vocab 21-26
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English
10th Grade
05/20/2010

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Aggregate
Definition
Sum, total, whole amount
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Irresolute
Definition
Indecisive, unsure of how to proceed
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Boon
Definition
A blessing or benefit
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Spurious
Definition
False of deceitful
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Chicanery
Definition
Unethical methods; trickery
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Tractable
Definition
Obedient
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Deleterious
Definition
Harmful, dangerous
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Resilient
Definition
Ability to return to a former state
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Fetter
Definition
To restrict by shackling or chaining
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Emend
Definition
To correct
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Indomitable
Definition
Incapable of being conquered
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Panacea
Definition
Remedy for all illnesses
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Approbation
Definition
Official approval, praise, commendation
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Resolute
Definition
Characterized by a decided purpose
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Copious
Definition
Abundant
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Obfuscating
Definition
Confusing, making unclear
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Dissemble
Definition
To disguise, to pretend
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Whets
Definition
Stimulates, sharpens
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Emulate
Definition
To try to equal or be like through imitation
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Tacit
Definition
Understood, silent, unspoken
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Indigence
Definition
Poverty
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Recalcitrant
Definition
Stubborn, refusing to obey, unruly
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Stalwart
Definition
One who supports a cause with firm partisanship
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Fickle
Definition
Likely to change
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Breadth
Definition
The width of something, comprehensive quality
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Obstinate
Definition
Unyielding regardless of reason or logic
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Congeal
Definition
To solidify or coagulate
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Recapitulation
Definition
A summary
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Dubious
Definition
Doubtful
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Tactile
Definition
Perceptible by touch; capable of being felt
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Facilitate
Definition
To make less difficult
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Cant
Definition
Secret slang
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Gilded
Definition
Covered with gold; having a background of wealth
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Ambulatory
Definition
Able to walk or move around
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Jocular
Definition
Jesting or joking
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Engrossed
Definition
Completely occupied or observed
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Abase
Definition
To degrade or humiliate
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Savant
Definition
A scholar, learned person
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Caustic
Definition
Sarcastically biting
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Stultifying
Definition
Causing to be useless or appear stupid
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Deference
Definition
Courteous going along with the opinions or wishes of others
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Vapid
Definition
Dull
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Grandiose
Definition
Impressive
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Drone
Definition
Speaking in a monotonous tone; a continuous low humming sound
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Nebulous
Definition
Lacking clarity of feature or sharpness of outline
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Brazen
Definition
Shameless, insolent, disrespectful
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Reproach
Definition
To blame for something; a disgrace
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Inception
Definition
The beginning of something
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Arcane
Definition
Secret, mysterious
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Callow
Definition
Immature, inexperienced
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Countenance
Definition
To condone or give approval
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Impede
Definition
To interfere with or obstruct progress
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Foreboding
Definition
Premonition of evil, ominous omen
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Atone
Definition
To make amends
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Precursor
Definition
Something that comes before, forerunner
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Relish
Definition
To take great pleasure or delight in
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Tepid
Definition
Moderately warm; lacking in passion, force, or animation
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Unkempt
Definition
Disheveled in appearance
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Invective
Definition
Critical or abusive language; violent abuse
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Rigor
Definition
Strictness, severity
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Abominable
Definition
Hateful
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Castigate
Definition
To punish, criticize
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Inviolable
Definition
Unable to be violated
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Remonstrate
Definition
To protest; to make objections
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Tantamount
Definition
Equivalent in value or significance
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Rudimentary
Definition
Elementary, my dear Watson
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Punctilious
Definition
Stressing precise following of instructions or details
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Consolidate
Definition
To make solid, unite, or merge
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Abscond
Definition
To leave secretly and hide
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Destitution
Definition
State of being extremely poor
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Eddy
Definition
A current moving contrary to main current
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Ennoble
Definition
To elevate or raise in rank
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