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Vocabulary Workshop
Vocabulary Workshop Level G unit 5
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English
10th Grade
10/25/2009

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Term
acuity
Definition
sharpness
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delineate
Definition
to portray, sketch
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depraved
Definition
marked by evil and corruption
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enervate
Definition
to weaken or lessen
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esoteric
Definition
intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret
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fecund
Definition
fruitful in offspring or vegetation
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fiat
Definition
an arbitrary order or decree
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figment
Definition
a fabrication of the mind, invention, creation
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garner
Definition
to acquire as the result of effort
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hallow
Definition
to set apart as holy or sacred
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
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ignominy
Definition
shame or disgrace
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mundane
Definition
earthly, worldly
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nuance
Definition
a subtle or slight variation in color, meaning, or quality
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overweening
Definition
conceited, immoderate
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penchant
Definition
a strong attraction or inclination
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reputed
Definition
according to reputation
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sophistry
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reasoning that seems plausible but it actually unsound
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sumptuous
Definition
costly, rich, magnificent
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