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Vocabulary (10th)
Vocabulary, Unit 6
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English
10th Grade
03/05/2012

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carnage (n)
Definition
mass slaughter of human beings (Ex: The carnage on the battlefield was horrific.)
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effectual (adj)
Definition
producing, or sufficient to produce, an intended effect (Ex: The fervent prayer of a righteous man is effectual.)
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facile (adj)
Definition
1) easily done; with little effort;(Ex: The student completed the facile assignment in only a few minutes.) 2) concluded or created without depth of thought or feeling; superficial; "facile comfort"
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fortitude (n)
Definition
strength and firmness of mind in the face of pain, adversity, or danger; unyielding courage
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gratuity (n)
Definition
a small gift given as thanks for service
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implicate (vb)
Definition
to show close or incriminating connection, as in a plot or crime; to involve unfavorably
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impotent (adj)
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powerless to help; weak; lacking strength
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incarnate (adj)
Definition
invested with flesh, especially in human form
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ingratiate (vb)
Definition
to bring oneself deliberately into the good graces of another, esp. by careful attention to the art of pleasing (Ex: It's wise to ingratiate yourself to your teacher.)
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sedate (adj)
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composed and serene; calmly deliberate; settled (The usually sedate student was enraged at the injustice that occurred.)
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sedition (n)
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a rebellion against authority
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tentative (adj)
Definition
1) subject to change before coming complete; unfinished; 2) hesitant, unsure, diffident (Ex: I wanted to call Suzie but was extremely tentative.)
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