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Vocabulary Unit 9
Honors Freshmen English-Cobb
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English
9th Grade
01/28/2013

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Abate (V)
Definition
to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
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Adulation (N)
Definition
praise or flattery that is excessive
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Anathema (N)
Definition
an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation
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Astute (ADJ)
Definition
shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
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Avarice (N)
Definition
a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
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Culpable (ADJ)
Definition
deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
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Dilatory (ADJ)
Definition
not on time, not prompt, tending to delay
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Egregrious (ADJ)
Definition
conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)
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Equivocate (V)
Definition
to speak or act in a way that allows more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous
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Evanescent (ADJ)
Definition
vanishing, soon passing away, light and airy
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Irresolute (ADJ)
Definition
unable to make up one’s mind, hesitating
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Modicum ((N)
Definition
a small or moderate amount
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Nebulous (ADJ)
Definition
, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct
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Novice (ADJ)
Definition
) one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience (also use adjectivally)
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