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Vocab List #1
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English
9th Grade
09/28/2011

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Abeyance
Definition
suspension of action, postpone
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Acquiesce
Definition
to give in, comply
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Adamant
Definition
inflexible, immovable, obstinate
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Affable
Definition
Friendly, courteous amiable
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Affinity
Definition
likeness a natural relationship, kinship
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Amiable
Definition
friendly, sociable, and congenial: civil and urbane
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Animosity
Definition
harsh feelings, enmity, resentment, hatred
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Apprise
Definition
to inform or give notice
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Approbation
Definition
official approval, praise, commendation
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Ascend
Definition
to move upward, to rise from a lower location
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Assiduous
Definition
diligent, marked by careful unremitting attention, constant in application
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Audacity
Definition
excessively bold, very rash, daring
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Augment
Definition
to make greater or supplement
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Avarice
Definition
greed for wealth
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Beguile
Definition
deceive, mislead, persuade with charm
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Benevolence
Definition
kindness, generosity, charity
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Blighted
Definition
something that destroys or caused decline or decay
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Blithe
Definition
lighthearted, joyous, glad, cheerful, free of spirit
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Candid
Definition
blunt, sincere honesty
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Clemency
Definition
leniency, mercy
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Commodious
Definition
affording ample space and room; adapted to or suitable for use
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Complacency
Definition
state of being self-satisfied
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Conciliate
Definition
to reconcile, pacify, renew a friendship
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Conflagration
Definition
large fire
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Contempt
Definition
scorn, extreme dislike or disdain
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