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Vocabulary words part 2!
20 Vocab Words
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English
10th Grade
10/22/2009

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Anomalous
Definition
(adj.) Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual.
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Aspersion
Definition
(n.) a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming.
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Brusque
Definition
(adj.) abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.

Syn: curt, tactless
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Cajole
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(v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice.
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Castigate
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(v.) to punish severely; to criticize severley.
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Contrive
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(v.) To plan with ingenuity, invent, scheme.
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Demagogue
Definition
(n.) A leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.
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Disabuse
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(v.) To free for deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking.
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Ennui
Definition
(n.) Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest; boredom.
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Fetter
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(n.) A chain or shackle placed on the feet...anything that confines or restrains.
(v.) To chain or shackle.
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Heinous
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(adj.)Very wicked.
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Immutable
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(adj.)Not subject to change;constant.
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Insurgent
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(n.) One who rebels or rises against authority.
(adj.) rising in revolt, surging or rushing in or on.
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Megalomania
Definition
(n.) A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc.
Far in excess of reality.
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Sinecure
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(n.) A position requiring little or no work; an easy job.
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Surreptitious
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(adj.) Stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud.
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Transgress
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(v.) To go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law.
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Transmute
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(v.) To change from one nature, substance, or form to another.
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Vicarious
Definition
(adj.) performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another.
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