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Vocab 5
Vocab 5
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English
11th Grade
11/15/2007

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Acuity
Definition
sharpness, particularly of the mind or senses
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Delineate
Definition
to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent picorially
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Depraved
Definition
marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles
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Enervate
Definition
to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring
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Esoteric
Definition
intended for or understodd by only a select few, private, secret
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Fecund
Definition
fruitful in offspring or vegitation; intellectually productive
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Fiat
Definition
an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness
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figment
Definition
a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion
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Garner
Definition
to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away as for future use
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Hallow
Definition
to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
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Ignominy
Definition
shame and disgrace
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Mundane
Definition
earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary
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Nuance
Definition
a subtle or slight variation, delicate shade of difference
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Overweening
Definition
conceited, presumptuous, excessive, immoderate, arrogant
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penchant
Definition
a strong attraction or inclination
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Reputed
Definition
according to reputation, or general belief; good reputation
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sophistry
Definition
reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound, a fallacy
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sumptuous
Definition
costly, rich, magnificent
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ubiquitous
Definition
present or existing everywhere
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