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English
10th Grade
10/03/2013

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Bandied(v)
Definition
To throw back and forth (verbally)
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Vitriolic(adj)
Definition
Filled with bitter criticism or malice
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Altruism(n)
Definition
Belief and practice of caring for the well being of others
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Conduit(n)
Definition
A person or organization that sparks ideas
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Detractors(n)
Definition
A person who makes someone or something feel of little worth
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Endeavor(n)
Definition
Something you try hard to achieve
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Lambaste(v)
Definition
To reprimand or berate harshly
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Implausible(adj)
Definition
Not having the appearance of truth or credibility
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Profane(v)
Definition
To treat with great disrespect
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Stifling(adj)
Definition
Suffocating or overbearing
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Alleviate(v)
Definition
To lessen
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Lukewarm(adj)
Definition
Not hot or cold or unenthusiastic
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Epiphany(n)
Definition
A life changing realization
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Martyr(n)
Definition
Someone willing to die for a cause
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Utopia(n)
Definition
A perfect world
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Dystopia(n)
Definition
A perfect work gone bad
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To exile(v)
Definition
To banish or cast out of somewhere
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Explicit(adj)
Definition
Stated clearly and in detail
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Schism(n)
Definition
Split or separation
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Pariah(n)
Definition
Someone no one wants to be around
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Bludgeon(n)
Definition
A thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon
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Resurgence(n)
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An increase or revival after a period of little activity
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Rhetoric(n)
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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
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Beleaguered(v)
Definition
Lay siege to
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Distain(n)
Definition
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect
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Rebuke(v)
Definition
Express sharp disapproval
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Emulate(n)
Definition
Someone or something that copies and existing idea or object
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Sectarian(adj)
Definition
Denoting or concerning a sect or sects
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Transcend(v)
Definition
Be or go beyond the range or limits of
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Condone(v)
Definition
To accept and allow
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Denounce(v)
Definition
Publicly declared to be wrong our evil
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Quintessential(adj)
Definition
Pure essence of something. Perfect embodiment
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Mollify(v)
Definition
To appease anger, to soften
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Decorum(n)
Definition
Appropriateness of behavior
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Artifice(n)
Definition
A clever trick or ability
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Tantalize(v)
Definition
To torment or tease
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Ostensible(adj)
Definition
Something that is obvious
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Inviolable(adj)
Definition
Unable to be violated or corrupted
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Abdicate(v)
Definition
To give up in a formal way
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Divest(v)
Definition
Deprive of power or rights
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Breadth(n)
Definition
An expanse or wide array
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Encroachment(n)
Definition
The act of intrusion or taking
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Viability(n)
Definition
Can sustain life
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Vindicate(v)
Definition
Clearing blame or suspicion by proving evidence
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Consensus(n)
Definition
An agreement
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Declension(n)
Definition
The act of declining or deteriorating
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Dismissive(adj)
Definition
Reject or show lack of interest
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Filial(adj)
Definition
Of or due from a son or daughter
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Charisma(n)
Definition
Compelling attractiveness or charm
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Tacit(adj)
Definition
Understood or implied without being stated
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