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Vocab Final
2nd semester final
114
English
10th Grade
05/28/2013

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Autonomy
Definition
Independence; self-determination or self governance
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hegemony
Definition
Dominance, especially that of a country, region or group over others
(leader)
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usurp
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a)to take and hold power or rights by force and without legal authority
b) to take the place of or occupy without right
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diligence
Definition
a) steady effort; persistent hard work

b) carefulness
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fastidious
Definition
a) possessing or displaying careful attention to detail
b) picky; difficult to please
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imprudent
Definition
unwise; doing things without careful thought or judgement
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judicious
Definition
having or exhibiting good, sound judgement
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minutia
Definition
a small, minor, or trivial detail
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trepidation
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a) anxiety; a state of alarm, dread, or fear
b) involuntary trembling or quivering
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culpable
Definition
deserving of blame or punishment for being wrong, evil, or harmful
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exonerate
Definition
a) to free from blame
b) to free from a responsibility, an obligation, or a task
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incorrigible
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a) incapable of being corrected or reformed
b) difficult or impossible to control
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malfeasance
Definition
wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official
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purloin
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to steal, often in a violation or trust; to commit theft
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unscrupulous
Definition
lacking moral restraint; scornful of what is right or honorable
"Cheater"
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august
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Majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
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condescend
Definition
to lower oneself to the level of one considered inferior
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deference
Definition
respectful yielding to the opinion or the wishes of another
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predominate
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a) to be greatest in number or importance

b) to have or gain the greatest power or influence
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subjugation
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the act of conquering or bringing under control; enslavement
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supercilious
Definition
proudly scornful; disdainful
treating someone as if they're lesser
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sycophant
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a person attempting to win favor by flattering important people
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flagrant

(fragrant fouls)
Definition
noticeably bad or offensive
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furtive
Definition
sneaky and secretive or sly
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latent
Definition
present or capable of coming into existence
(hidden talent)
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ostensible
Definition
apparent; represented as true
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salient
Definition
strikingly conspicuous or obvious
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subterfuge
Definition
a deceptive strategy or trick
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surreptitious
Definition
obtained, done, or made by secret or stealthy means
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adroit
Definition
skillful and quick with the hands or the mind
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basé
Definition
a) bored or unimpressed
b) carefree
c) Extremely sophisticated; worldly
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forte
Definition
strong point
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gauche
Definition
socially awkward
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nonchalant
Definition
seeming to be coolly unconcerned
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dilatory
Definition
intended to delay; postpone
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languid
Definition
lacking energy or spirit; slow
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lethargy
Definition
lack of energy and enthusiasm
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melancholy
Definition
deep sadness or depression
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quiescent
Definition
being still, quiet, or inactive
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repose
Definition
a) rest; relaxation; peacefulness
b) to lie down
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stupor
Definition
a confused condition; dazed, brought on by shock or illness
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abhor
Definition
to hate intensely
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affinity
Definition
a natural attraction, liking
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animosity
Definition
bitter hostility; open hatred
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ardent
Definition
passionate; showing strong enthusiasm or devotion
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disdain
Definition
a) to despise

b) to hate; hatred
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enamor
Definition
to inspire with love or captivate
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estrange
Definition
to alienate or make hostel
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pejorative
Definition
disrespectful; insulting
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repugnance
Definition
extreme dislike; disgust
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assail
Definition
to attack; or assault
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bulwark
Definition
a) a wall used as protection
b) a strong defense
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fortitude
Definition
strength of mind that allows one to endure pain with courage
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mettle
Definition
a) courage and strength of mind
b) innate quality of character and temperament
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resilient
Definition
able to recover or spring back quickly
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abject
Definition
most miserable kind; wretched
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conjecture
Definition
a judgement or statement based on no evidence

a guess
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dejected
Definition
depressed in low spirits
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jettison
Definition
to cast overboard or off; to discard
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jut
Definition
to project out beyond the main part
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accredit
Definition
to officially recognize or approve as having met certain standards
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credence
Definition
acceptance as true belief
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credibility
Definition
believability the power to inspire belief
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credulous
Definition
easily deceived; gullible
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incredulous
Definition
showing disbelief
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miscreant
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a villain
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aversion
Definition
a) intense dislike

b) The avoidance of something unpleasant or painful
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avert
Definition
to turn away or ward off
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diversify
Definition
to give variety to
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inadvertently
Definition
accidentally
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incontrovertible
Definition
unquestionable; impossible to dispute
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irreversible
Definition
impossible to reverse
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revert
Definition
to return to a former condition, practice, or belief
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cede
Definition
to yield; to give up control over

to surrender possession of, especially by treaty
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concede
Definition
a) to admit, often reluctantly, that something is true or right
b) to acknowledge defeat
c) to yield or grant rights or privileges
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egress
Definition
a) a path or an opening for going out; an exit
b) the act of coming or going out
c) to go out; to emerge
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gradation
Definition
a) a systematic progression; series of gradual changes
b) a passing, by almost imperceptible degrees, from one tone or shade
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predecessor
Definition
someone or something that comes before another
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regress
Definition
to go back to a previous state; to revert
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unprecedented
Definition
not done or known before
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concurrent
Definition
happening at the same time; simultaneous
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cursory
Definition
done quickly and not thoroughly; hasty
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discursive
Definition
moving from one topic to another without order
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incur
Definition
to bring about something undesirable as a result of one's own actions
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incursion
Definition
an agressive attack or invasion of territory
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precursor
Definition
something or someone that comes before another; a forerunner
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recourse
Definition
the act of turning to someone or something for help or security
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recurrent
Definition
happening repeatedly; occurring over and over again
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succor
Definition
assistance in time of need; relief
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apathy
Definition
Lack of feeling; lack of concern or interest
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assent
Definition
to agree to something
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empathy
Definition
an identification with and understanding of other people's feelings
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presentiment
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a sense that something is about to occur
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sententious
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a) energetic and concise in expression; saying meaningful things precisely
b) Prone to pompous moralizing or giving advise in a self-ritious way
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sentient
Definition
capable of perceiving and feeling; conscious
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ensue
Definition
to occur as a consequence or result of something else
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ephemeral
Definition
lasting for a very brief time; fleeting; transitory
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harbinger
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a person or thing that signals or foreshadows what is to come
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imminent
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about to occur; impending
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interim
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a period of time between two events
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interminable
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being or seeming to be without end; endless
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precipitate
Definition
a) to cause to happen; especially suddenly or prematurely
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provisional
Definition
serving only for the time being; temporary
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alacrity
Definition
cheerful willingness; eagerness
b) speed or quickness
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composure
Definition
control over one's emotions; calmness; self-control
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ennui
Definition
weary dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest; boredom
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imperturbable
Definition
unshakably calm
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impetuous
Definition
given to acting without thinking; impulsive; hasty
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indolent
Definition
Habitually lazy; lethargic
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pandemonium
Definition
wild, noisy uproar; chaos
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encumber
Definition
to purt a heavy load on; to burden or weigh down
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palpable
Definition
capable of being handled, touched, or felt
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permeate
Definition
a) to spread or flow throughout
b) to pass through the openings or spaces of
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ponderous
Definition
heavy; difficult to carry due to weight or bulk
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