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Vocabulary Week 4 bucolic- cerebral
Not Too Scary Vocabulary
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English
11th Grade
02/09/2012

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bucolic
Definition
rustic, pastoral, and charming
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cacophonous
Definition
having a harsh, unpleasant, bad sound
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cackle
Definition
to talk or laugh in a shrill way; shrill laughter
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cajole
Definition
to coax or wheedle
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callous
Definition
insensitive, unfeeling, emotionally hardened
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candid
Definition
frank, straightforward, and honest
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candor
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honesty
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eloquence
Definition
polished, fluent, and effective use of language
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cantankerous
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grumpy
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capricious
Definition
whimsical, unpredictable, and impulsive
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harp
Definition
to dwell on something irritating and annoying
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catharsis/cathartic
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A purification or purging or release of emotions/

Something that causes a release of emotions

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debonair
Definition
suave, urbane
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lair
Definition
a den or resting place, especially that of a wild animal
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censor
Definition
to remove inappropriate material or the person who removes the material
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censure
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to criticize severly, rebuke
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affable
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amiable, pleasant and easy to speak to
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insipid
Definition
dull
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legion
Definition
a large number, numerous
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cerebral
Definition
brainy, intellectual
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