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Vocab Part 1 Sem 2
Vocab for Donovan's AP class
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English
11th Grade
02/07/2008

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laconic
Definition
using few words in speech
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pithy
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brief and full of meaning and substance; concise
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quiescent
Definition
auiet; still; inactive
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bombastic
Definition
using language in a pompous showey way; speaking to impress others
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circumlocation
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speaking in circles
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garrulous
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talkative
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complacent
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self-satisfied; smug
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haughty
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having great pride in oneself and dislike for others
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insolent
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boldly disrespectful in speech or behavior
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presumptuous
Definition
too foreward or bold; overstepping proper bounds
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pretentious
Definition
claiming or pretending increased importance
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supercilious
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looking down on others; proud and scornful
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banal
Definition
dull or stale because of overuse
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insipid
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lacking in flavor or taste; unexciting
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allay
Definition
to lessen fear; to calm; to relieve pain
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