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Vocab List 2
vocab list 2
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English
10th Grade
12/11/2008
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artifice
 Definition
skillful or ingenious device
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coerce
 Definition
to compel; force
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craven
 Definition
cowardly
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fallow
 Definition
plowed but not seeded
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negligible
 Definition

unimportant, can be disregarded
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perpetuate
 Definition
make permanent or long lasting
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punitive
 Definition
inflicting punishment
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redress

 Definition
remedy;set right
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sojourn
 Definition
temporary stay
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urbane
 Definition
refined in matter/style
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cogent
 Definition
forceful
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expunge
 Definition
erase,obliterate,destroy
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panacea
 Definition
remedy for all ills
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scrupulous
 Definition
exact, careful
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skulk
 Definition
move about stealthily
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venal
 Definition
open or marked by bribery or corruption
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virulent
 Definition
extremely poisonous
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venial
 Definition
easily excused
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altruistic
 Definition
unselfish
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clemency
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mercy
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diffident
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shy
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temerity
 Definition
rash, boldness
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truculent
 Definition
fierce, cruel
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unfeigned
 Definition
sincere, real
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brandish
 Definition
wave or flourish something
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extirpate
 Definition
tear up by the roots, destroy totally
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officious
 Definition
meddling
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supple
 Definition
bending easily
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deft
 Definition
skillful, nimble
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solace
 Definition
comfort, relief
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