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10th Grade
10/04/2012
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capricious
 Definition
guided by whim rather than reason: changing one's mind suddenly
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banter
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teasing
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affable
 Definition
friendly, courteous: agreeable in manor
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candid
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1. outspoken, blunt
2. informal, unposed
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chastise
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to punish severely
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charlatan
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one who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has
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caustic
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biting, burning, severe; sharp or sarcastic
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befuddle
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confused
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abet
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to assist or encourage
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abhor
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to detest or loath, hate strongly
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barrister
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lawyer
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acquit
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to find not guilty
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chaos
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complete disorder
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canine
 Definition
having to do with dogs
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bigot
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one who is tolerant of another's beliefs, opinions, or values
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balk
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to obstruct
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castigate
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to criticize or punish for the purpose of correction
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adulation
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excessive praise or admiration
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adamant
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unyielding: firm in opinion
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agnostic
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one who believes that the existance of god is unknown or unknowable
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agrarian
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having to do with farms
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avarice
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excessive greed
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avid
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eager
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abate
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to lessen in violence
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bacchanalian
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wild with drunkenness
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acrimony
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harsh temper or bitter feeling
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cajole
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to persuade with false promises and flattery
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bask
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to be exposed to the warmth
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bastion
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a strong defense
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bawdy
 Definition
humorously obscene
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