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vocab lessons 27-28
301 vocab words
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English
10th Grade
03/03/2010

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pedantic
Definition
stressing trivial points of learning
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pertinacious
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stubborn; unyielding
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pontifical
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ornate; stiff
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pretentious
Definition
making claims to some distinctions; showy
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prolix
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wordy; long winded
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puerile
Definition
childish; silly; young
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quiescent
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inactive; in repose; latent
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recalcitrant
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unruly; refusing to obey authority
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restive
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hard to control; restless; contrary
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ribald
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coarse; vulgar in language
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sardonic
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sarcastic; bitterly sneering
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sedulous
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busy; working hard
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sleazy
Definition
flimsy or thin in texture or substance
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supercilious
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naughty; arrogant
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voluptuous
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sensuous; full of sensual delights and pleasures
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a cappella
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without instrumental accompaniment
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ad hoc
Definition
for this case only; temporary
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bon vivant
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one who enjoys good food and other pleasant things
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de facto
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in fact; actual
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gemutlich
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agreeable; cheerful
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leitmotif
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a short musical phrase that recurs and is associated with a given character, situation, or emotion in an opera.
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nolo contendere
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a defendant's plea declaring that he will not make a defense but not admitting guilt
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par excellence
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in the greatest degree of excellence
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parvenu
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one who has suddenly acquired wealth or power
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piece de resistance
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a principal dish of a meal
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postprandial
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after dinner
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quid pro quo
Definition
one thing in return for another
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qui vive
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to be on the lookout or on the alert
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savoir faire
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a ready knowledge of what to do or say
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sub rosa
Definition
secretly; confidentially
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vis-a-vis
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a person or thing that is face to face with another. opposite; opposed to
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