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Vocab ch. 1
English Vocab chapter 1
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10/30/2003

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bowdlerize
Definition
remove or change parts considered vulgar or immoral
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herculean
Definition
tremendous in size, strength, difficulty, or effort
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pandemonium
Definition
utter confusion or wild uproar
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pander
Definition
play up to another's desires and weaknesses
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quixotic
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idealistic but not practical
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cynical
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doubting the goodness and sincerity of human motives
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stoical
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indifferent to pain and pleasure
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stigma
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mark of disgrace
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impede
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hinder, obstruct, slow down the process of
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expedite
Definition
speed up; hasten or help the accomplishment of
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