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Vocabulary Review for Sections 13-15
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02/27/2012
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Bystander
 Definition
A person at an event but does nothing.
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Cede
 Definition
To surrender.
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Comprehensive
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Extensive
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Devout
 Definition
Devoted to religion.
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Flounder
 Definition
To move and speak clumsily.
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Foster
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To nurture/promote the development of.
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Incite
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To provoke into action.
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Pittance
 Definition
A small amount.
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Precipitate
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To speed up. To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or hail.
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Restrictive
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Limiting
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Scurry
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To move lightly and rapidly.
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Shrewd
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Sharp in business and practical affairs.
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Spew
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To spit out forcefully.
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Tact
 Definition
Sensitivity in dealing with others.
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Vigorous
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Strong or energetic with the body or mind.
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CHAPTER 14 IS NEXT
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Accost
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To confront someone with a request.
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Ascend
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To climb.
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Candidate
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A person that is running for some sort of public office.
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Conventional
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Based on accepted customs.
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Culprit
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A guilty person.
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Daft
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Foolish or crazy.
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Disparage
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To belittle.
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Miscellaneous
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Mixed different things.
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Placard
 Definition
A sign or notice.
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Proximity
 Definition
Closeness.
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Quarry
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A hunted animal or object of a chase.
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Regatta
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A boat race.
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Sordid
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Vulgar.
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CHAPTER 15 IS NEXT
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Arbitrary
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Based on preference.
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Conspicuous
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Easy to see.
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Detest
 Definition
To hate.
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Dexterity
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Skill in physical action.
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Dreg
 Definition
The least desirable part.
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Flourish
 Definition
To prosper.
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Fray
 Definition
A fight or brawl.
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Incoherent
 Definition
Unclear.
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Nullify
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To make invalid.
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Paltry
 Definition
Of little or no importance.
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Persistent
 Definition
Refusing to give up.
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Prediction
 Definition
Something foretold.
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Sinister
 Definition
Threatening.
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Succinct
 Definition
To the point.
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Tundra
 Definition
A treeless area in arctic regions.
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