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11th Grade
10/08/2009

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abase
Definition
to degrade, to humiliate
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abolish
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to do away with
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abyss
Definition
bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth
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accord
Definition
agreement, state of harmony
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adament
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inflexible, immovable, obstinate
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adherent
Definition
a follower of something such as a leader, party, philosophy, or profession
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adversity
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misfortune, unfavorable happening
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affinity
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a likeness, a natural relationship, a kinship
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alacrity
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prompt and cheerful response
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alchemist
Definition
one who practices medieval chemistry or tires to change metals into
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allure
Definition
to influence, sway, or entice with some tempting appeal
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aloof
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apart, indifferent
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ambiguous
Definition
having more than one meaning, uncertain
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ambivalent
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having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action
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amiable
Definition
friendly, sociable, and congenial; civil and urbane
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amity
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friendship
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analogous
Definition
alike or similar in certain respects that permits one to draw an analogy
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anarchy
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the absence of government; state of lawlessness
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anchor
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to secure firmly
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antecedent
Definition
preceding a cause
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antithesis
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a direct opposite, a contrast
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appease
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to pacify, to be conciliatory in a manner that sacrifices principles
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ascend
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to move upward, to rise from a lower station
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atheist
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one who does not believe in God
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audacity
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excessive boldness, rashness, daring
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