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Vocab. Lesson 1
The vocab. from lesson 1.
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English
8th Grade
09/25/2011

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allegiance
Definition
devotion to a person, group, or cause
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ambiguous
Definition
having two or more possible meanings or interpretations
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ardent
Definition
characterized by warmth of feeling
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expertise
Definition
expert skill or knowledge
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explicit
Definition
fully and clearly expressed, leaving no question as to meaning or intent
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foment
Definition
stir up
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fortuitous
Definition
occurring or produced by chance
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inflammatory
Definition
tending to excite anger, disorder, or tumult
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insupportable
Definition
more than can be endured
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levy
Definition
money raised or collected by legal authority or force
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onus
Definition
disagreeable necessity
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pare
Definition
cut back an outside, excess, or irregular part
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pecuniary
Definition
pertaining to or consisting of money
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petition
Definition
formal request to a person o group in authority
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presentable
Definition
proper or suitable in attire or appearance for being seen by others
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proclivity
Definition
natural or habitual inclination or tendency, especially toward something objectionable
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provisional
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serving for the time being until permanently or properly replaced
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redress
Definition
set right
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reprehensible
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deserving of reproof
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upbraid
Definition
find fault with or criticize severely
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