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vocab 5 and 6
vocabulary 5 and 6
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English
10th Grade
11/17/2008

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rancor
Definition
extreme hatred or ill will. ant: symphaty
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inexorable
Definition
unavoidable. Ant: preventable
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extol
Definition
to praise highly. Ant: chastise
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clement
Definition
Merciful, lenient. Ant: harsh
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cliche
Definition
a worn out idea or overused expression
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adamant
Definition
firm in opinioon. ant: flexible
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diffident
Definition
lacking in self confidence. ant: outgoing
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opus
Definition
a creative work
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ostensible
Definition
professed but not necessarily true. ant: actual
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disparity
Definition
inequality; difference. Ant: similarity
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condone
Definition
to forgive or overlook an offense. ant: condemn
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nuance
Definition
a slight or subtle degree of difference
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connoisseur
Definition
an expert in matters of culture. ant: novice
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enigma
Definition
mystery
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officious
Definition
excessivly eager to deliver unasked for or unwanted help. ant:
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apathy
Definition
lack of interest
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credence
Definition
belief or trust. ant: distrust
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jaunty
Definition
confident
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dilettante
Definition
one who merely dabbles in art of science. ant: expert
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cult
Definition
an organised group of people lalalala
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