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English
10th Grade
02/12/2013

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Term
condemn (verb)
condemnation (noun)
Definition
to express strong disapproval of
Term
Culpable (adjective)
Culpability (noun)
Definition
deserving of blame or punishment for being wrong, evil, or harmful
Term
exonerate (verb)
exoneration (noun)
Definition
to free from blame
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extort (verb)
extortion (noun)
Definition
to obtain by force or threat
Term
Incorrigible (adjective)
incorrigibility (noun)
Definition
Incapable of being corrected or reformed
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malfeasance (noun)
Definition
wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official
Term
misdemeanor (noun)
Definition
a minor offense
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purloin (verb)
Definition
to steal
Term
ruffian (noun)
Definition
a gangster or thug
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unscrupulous (adjective)
scruple (noun)
Definition
lacking moral restraint
Term
august (adjective)
Definition
majestic;inspiring awe admiration
Term
condescend (verb)
condescension (noun)
Definition
to lower oneself to the level of one considered inferior
Term
deference (noun)
defer (verb)
Definition
respectfully yielding to the opinion or wishes of another
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grovel (verb)
Definition
to behave so humbly that it is demeaning
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lackey (noun)
Definition
one who does lowly jobs for another; one who follows all orders without questioning them
Term
predominate (verb)
predominant (adjective)
Definition
to be greatest in number or importance
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slavish (adjective)
slavishness (noun)
Definition
acting completely under the will of another; like a slave
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subjugation (noun)
Definition
act of conquering
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supercilious (adjective)
superciliousness (noun)
Definition
proudly scornful
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sycophant (noun)
sycophantic (adjective)
Definition
a person attempting to win favor by flattering important people
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