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Level E...Units 1-9
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English
10th Grade
06/08/2010

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Adulterate
Definition
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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Augment
Definition
to make larger, increase
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Fortitude
Definition
courage in facing diffulculties
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Gibe
Definition
utter taunting words; expression of scorn
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Insidious
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intended to deceive or trap; sly
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Opulent
Definition
wealthy, luxurious, ample
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Verbatim
Definition
word for word; exactly as written
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warily
Definition
cautiously, with great care
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averse
Definition
having a deep-seated distance, opposed
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belligerent
Definition
giving to fighting, warlike, combative
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cursory
Definition
hasty, not thorough
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feasible
Definition
possible, able to be done
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jeopardy
Definition
danger
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meticulous
Definition
extremely careful, particular about details
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scrutinize
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to examine closely
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allienate
Definition
to turn away, transfer
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coerce
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to compel, to force
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demise
Definition
a death, especially of a person in a lofty posistion
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exhilarate
Definition
to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
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negligible
Definition
unimportant that it can be disregarded
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punitive
Definition
inflicting or aiming at punishment
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redress
Definition
to set right; relief from wrong/injury
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sojourn
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a temporary stay; stay for time
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urbane
Definition
refined in manner or style
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ascertain
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to find out
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bequeth
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to give or pass on as inheritance
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cogent
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forceful, convincing, relevent, to the point
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invulnerable
Definition
not able to be wounded
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nonchalent
Definition
cool and confident, unconcerned
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panacea
Definition
remedy for all cures
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scrupulous
Definition
exact, careful, attending to details
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uncanny
Definition
strange, mysterious, beyond weird
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altrustic
Definition
unselfish, concerened with welfare of others
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benefactor
Definition
one who does good for others
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clemency
Definition
mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
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infallibale
Definition
free from error, absolutely dependable
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pungent
Definition
causing a sharp sensation, stinging
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repose
Definition
to rest; relaxation
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unfeigned
Definition
sincere, real, without pretense
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accede
Definition
to yield to, assume an office or dignity
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deft
Definition
skillful, nimble
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destitute
Definition
deprieved of necessities of life
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explicit
Definition
definite, clearly stated
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officious
Definition
meddling, excessively forward in offering services
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premeditated
Definition
considered beforehand
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rampant
Definition
growing without check, running wild
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suppress
Definition
to stop by force, put down
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abhor
Definition
to regard with horror or loathing
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discern
Definition
to see clearly, recognize
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implicate
Definition
to invlove in, to connect
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obviate
Definition
to anticipate and prevent, to remove
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reprehensible
Definition
deserving blame or punishment
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turbulent
Definition
disordely, riotious
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waive
Definition
to do without, give up voluntarily
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animosity
Definition
strong dislike, bitter hostility
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apathy
Definition
a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
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apprehensive
Definition
fearful or anxious about future
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ingenous
Definition
innocent, simple, sincere
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obsolete
Definition
out-of-date, no longer in use
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recalcitrant
Definition
stubbornly disobedient
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revel
Definition
take great pleasure in; wild celebration
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allocate
Definition
set apart or designate for a special purpose
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assiduous
Definition
persistent, attentive, diligent
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brash
Definition
prone to act in hasty manner
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copious
Definition
abundant, plentifold, wordy, verbose
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inkling
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a hint, vague notion
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poignant
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deeply affecting, touching, keen
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sophomoric
Definition
immature and over confident
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