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Sem 1 Exam
42
English
12th Grade
01/17/2011

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altercation
Definition
: a noisy heated angry dispute; also : noisy controversy
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amnesty
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: the act of an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
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bane
Definition
c : death, destruction
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cadence
Definition
a : a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language
b : the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
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careen
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: to sway from side to side :
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circumvent
Definition
: to make a circuit around
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criterion
Definition
: a characterizing mark or trait
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disarm
Definition
: to deprive of means, reason, or disposition to be hostile
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disconcert
Definition
: to throw into confusion
: embarrassment
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eclectic
Definition
: selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles
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edict
Definition
: order, command
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ensue
Definition
: to strive to attain : pursue
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envelop
Definition
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
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harbor
Definition
: a place of security and comfort : refuge
2
: a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to furnish anchorage; especially : one with port facilities
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harmonize
Definition
: to be in harmony
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Herculean
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Hercules
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inept
Definition
: lacking in fitness or aptitude : unfit 2 : lacking sense or reason : foolish 3 : not suitable to the time, place, or occasion : inappropriate often to an absurd degree 4 : generally incompetent :
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inordinate
Definition
: exceeding reasonable limits
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inquisitive
Definition
: given to examination or investigation
2
: inclined to ask questions;
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integrity
Definition
: firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
2
: an unimpaired condition : soundness
3
: the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness
See integrity
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intemperate
Definition
: not temperate ; especially : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors
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irritate
Definition
: to provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in : annoy
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kinetic
Definition
: of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
2
a : active, lively
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lackluster
Definition
: lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull, mediocre
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melancholy
Definition
a : depression of spirits : sadness
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priority
Definition
Must be done first
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proviso
Definition
: an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
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reciprocate
Definition
: to give and take mutually
2
: to return in kind or degree
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revelation
Definition
a : an act of revealing to view or making known b : something that is revealed; especially : an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
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revert
Definition
: to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
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serendipity
Definition
: the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
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stance
Definition
a : a way of standing or being placed : posture
b : intellectual or emotional attitude
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subdue
Definition
: to conquer and bring into subjection
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toxic
Definition
: extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful
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transcend
Definition
overcome
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vertex
Definition
b : a point (as of an angle, polygon, polyhedron, graph, or network) that terminates a line or curve or comprises the intersection of two or more lines or curves
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vestment
Definition
gown
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virulent
Definition
: extremely poisonous or venomous
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wheedle
Definition
: to influence or entice by soft words or flattery
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zenith
Definition
: the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body
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pinnacle
Definition
: the highest point of development or achievement : acme
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