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Forgeng English 9 Vacab 3
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9th Grade
12/18/2013
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Apathy
 Definition
Lack of caring; indifference
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Enigma
 Definition
Puzzle; mystery
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Notorious
 Definition
Widely and unfavorably known
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Extricate
 Definition
Free; entangle
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Quiescent
 Definition
At rest; temporarily inactive
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Precipitous
 Definition
Steep; hasty
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Insurgent
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Rebellious
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Diversion
 Definition
Distraction; passtime
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Intractable
 Definition
Unruly stubborn; unyeilding
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Pithy
 Definition
Concise; meaningful
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Glutton
 Definition
One that eats too much; greedy person
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Exuberance
 Definition
Overflowing abundance; lavishness
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Munificent
 Definition
Very generous
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Threadbare
 Definition
Shabby and poor
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Ignominy
 Definition
Deep disgrace
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Venerate
 Definition
Revere; honor
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Unobtrusive
 Definition
Inconspicuous; not easily detectable
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Misanthrope
 Definition
One who hates mankind
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Predilection
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Preference; partiality
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Supersede
 Definition
Cause to set aside; replace
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