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Vocabulary Words list 7
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English
10th Grade
11/08/2007

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Adventitious
Definition
Associated with something by chance rather than as an integral part.
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Affinity
Definition
a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
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Affluence
Definition
an abundant supply; flowing to or toward
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Affray

Definition
a noisy quarrel
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Aggrandize
Definition
to make great or greater in power, wealth, rank, or honor
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Aggregate
Definition
to collect into one sum, mass, or body
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Aghast
Definition
Struck with overwhelming shock or amazement
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Agnostic
Definition
a person who denies or doubts the possibility of ultimate knowledge or a God
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Anecdote
Definition
a short account of an interesting or humorous incident
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Censure
Definition
an expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism
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Engender
Definition
to produce, cause, or give rise to
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Exemplary
Definition
worthy of imitation
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Fallacious
Definition
intended to decieve
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Languid
Definition
lacking in spirit or interest
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Mitigate
Definition
to become milder; to lessen in force or intensity
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Neutral
Definition
Not supporting any side or position in a controversy
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Relegate
Definition
to assign or refer to a lower position
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Reprehensible
Definition
deserving rebuke or censure
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Scanty
Definition

lacking in amount or quantity

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Stagnant
Definition
not flowing or running
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