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Vocab Quiz #2
To help study for the 10/2/09 test
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English
9th Grade
10/01/2009

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Opaque
Definition
Not transparent or translucent. Impenetratable to light.
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Staccato
Definition
Characterized by performance in which the notes are abruptly disconnected.
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Quarry
Definition
An excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc.
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Condone
Definition
To disregard or overlooksomething illegal or objectionable.
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Venture
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An undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, esp. a risky or dangerous one.
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Bleak
Definition
Without hope or encouragement.Bare and Desolate.
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Peril
Definition
Something that causes or may cause injury, loss, or destruction.
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Lofty
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Arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner.
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Debacle
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A complete collapse or failure.
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Precarious
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Exposed to or involving danger.
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Disarming
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Removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc., as by being charming.
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Imprudent
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Not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
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Surmounted
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To prevail over.
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Invariably
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Not changing or capable of being changed; static or constant.
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Diverting
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To be distracting from serious occupation by entertaing or amusing.
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Protruding
Definition
To thrust forward; cause to project.
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Beguile
Definition
To influence by trickery, flattery, etc.
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Tangible
Definition
Capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.
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Futile
Definition
Incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful.
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Solicitously
Definition
Anxious, concerned,careful or particular.
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