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Vocabulary Lesson 1
First 25 vocab words
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09/13/2011
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Aberrant
 Definition
Deviant
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Abstain
 Definition
To refrain from something by choice
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Abstruse
 Definition
Difficult to understand
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Accolades
 Definition
Praise
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Acquiesce
 Definition
To comply
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Acute
 Definition
Sharp; perceptive; shrewd
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Adage
 Definition
A proverb; maxim
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Admonish
 Definition
To reprove mildly or kindly
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Adroit
 Definition
Deft; adept; skilled
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Adulterate
 Definition
Contaminate; make impure
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Adversity
 Definition
State of hardship or affliction; misfortune
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Aesthetic
 Definition
Of or pertaining to the criticism of taste (appearance/beauty)
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Affable
 Definition
Amiable; friendly
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Aggressive
 Definition
Hostile; assertive
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Alienate
 Definition
To cause to become unfriendly; estrange
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Alleviate
 Definition
To make more bearable; reduce pain
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Alloy
 Definition
A mixture of two or more metals
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Allusion
 Definition
An indirect mention or reference
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Aloof
 Definition
Distant in relationships with others
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Altruistic
 Definition
Concerned for the welfare of others; selfless
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Ambiguous
 Definition
Uncertain; open to multiple interpretations
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Ambivalent
 Definition
Having mutually conflicting feelings
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Ambulatory
Definition
Capable of walking
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Ameliorate
 Definition
To improve; to make better