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Vocab Ch. 2
Misbehavior
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English
12th Grade
01/22/2013

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foible
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a minor weakness or harmless failing in character or behavior
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mannerism
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a peculiar, habitual way of acting or speaking
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parsimony
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excessive stinginess
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condescend
Definition
to stoop, lower oneself, or act patronizingly
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insinuate
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to imply or hint indirectly; to introduce gradually or subtly
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obtrude
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to force oneself or one's opinions upon
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simper
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to smirk or smile in a silly, affected way
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sheepish
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bashful, embarrassed, or awkward
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prude
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a person who makes an affected display of modesty and propriety
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buffoon
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a foolish joker or clownish person
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dolt
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a stupid or foolish person
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pert
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lively, saucy, bold, impudent, impertinent
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effrontery
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shameless boldness, impudence, or forward behavior
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temerity
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rashness or reckless boldness
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willful
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stubborn, obstinate, or headstrong; or done intentionally
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