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Vocabulary 1
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20
English
10th Grade
05/10/2013

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disparity
Definition
inequlaity; difference
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connoisseur
Definition
an expert in matters of culture, food, or wine
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enigma
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a mystery; something seemingly inexplicable
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apathy
Definition
lack of interest; state of not caring
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credence
Definition
belief or trust
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dilettante
Definition
one who merely dabbles in an art or science
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cult
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an organized group of people w/ an obsessive devotion to a person or set of principles
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nuance
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a slight or subtle degree of difference
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condone
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to forgive or overlook an offense
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opus
Definition
a creative work, especially a numbered composition
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clement
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merciful; lenient
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cliche
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a worn-out idea or overused expression
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adamant
Definition
unyielding; firm in opinion
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ostensible
Definition
professed but not necessarily true
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extol
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to praise highly
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rancor
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extreme hatred or ill will
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inexorable
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unrelenting; unavoidable
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diffident
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lacking in self confidence; shy
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jaunty
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having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk & crisp
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officious
Definition
excessively eager to deliver unasked for or unwanted help
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