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Vocab Quiz 8
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English
9th Grade
12/04/2010

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Astute
Definition
Adj
Wise, shrewd, perspective
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Discerning
Definition
showing wisdom and wise judgement, discriminating wisely among choices
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Formidable
Definition
fostering respect/awe; arousing fear
(extremely impressive in strength or excellence; "a formidable opponent"; "the challenge was formidable")
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Formidable
Definition
fostering respect/awe; arousing fear
(extremely impressive in strength or excellence; "a formidable opponent"; "the challenge was formidable")
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Indefatigable
Definition
Adjective
Untiring; Tireless
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Sage
Definition
Wise as a result of experience
Shrewd and discerning
( mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom)
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Alleviate
Definition
Verb
To lessen or relieve; mitigate
(To make less severe, as a pain or difficulty)
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Profound
Definition
Intellectually deep; deeply important
(Estevan AND DUMBLEDORE say proufound things)
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Judicious
Definition
showing good judgement
(good judgment or common sense in practical matters)
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Meticulous
Definition
Particular down to the tiniest detail (positive)
Every "t" is crossed and every "i" is dotted.
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Painstaking
Definition
Adjective
revealing/requiring much effort, care, and time
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Resilient
Definition
adjective
Able to "snap back" after change
(Turtle is resilient after the incident in Dog Doo park)
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Tenacious
Definition
Adjective
Persistent in holding on
doggedness: persistently determined
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Benevolent
Definition
Adj.
Showing good will
(charitable: showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity)
(mattie from the bean trees)
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