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English
12th Grade
01/07/2014

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abrogate
Definition
to abolish, to do away with
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abyss
Definition
bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth
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adamant
Definition
inflexible,immovable,obstinate
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augury
Definition
an omen or prophecy
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autocrat
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negative connotation of a person with unlimited influence and authority
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begrudge
Definition
to give reluctantly, to envy a possesion or one's enjoyment
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beguile
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to decieve, to mislead, persuade with charm
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bemuse
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to confuse or to bewilder
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blasphemous
Definition
irreverent, profane
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contempt
Definition
scorn, extreme dislike or disdain
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conciliate
Definition
to reconcile, to pacify, to renew a friendship
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contentious
Definition
quarrelsome, stirring controversy
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corroboration
Definition
confirmation, valedation
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defamation
Definition
act of ruining someone else's reputation
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deference
Definition
going along with the wishes of another despite what you may want
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dissemble
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to disguise, to pretend
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dogmatic
Definition
strongly opinionated in an unwanted manner
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effrontery
Definition
extreme boldness, audacity
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exalt
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to glorify, to praise, to raise in rank
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formidable
Definition
menacing, causing fear or awe
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gaunt
Definition
very thing, emaciated
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indignation
Definition
anger as a result of something unjust
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inert
Definition
unable to move or act, sluggish
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ingratiate
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to make an effort to gain good favour with someone
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innate
Definition
existing from birth
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licentious
Definition
lacking moral or sexual restraint
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malign
Definition
to utter injuriously misleading reports about
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paradoxical
Definition
something that appears false or contradictory but is actually true
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parochial
Definition
limited in range or scope, narrow
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partisan
Definition
one who exibits extreme or posibly blind allegiance to a group or cause
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predilection
Definition
preference
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propriety
Definition
correct conduct
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prudent
Definition
wise and careful about practical matters
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reproach
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to blame for something, a disgrace
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savory
Definition
appetizing
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sectarian
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a member of a sect that is a faction with extreme beliefs
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trepidation
Definition
fear, tembling, agitation
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calamity
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a serious event causing distress or misfortune
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junta
Definition
a group of people who join in running a government after a revolution
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