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Words from the Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student book
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English
9th Grade
01/14/2008

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a, ab
Definition
Away, from
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Ad
Definition
To
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Ameliorate
Definition
Become better; make better; improve; enhance
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Amelioration
Definition
Improvement
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Ante
Definition
Before
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Bi
Definition
Two
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Conserve
Definition
To keep from waste; loss; or decay; save
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Conservation
Definition
Preservation from loss; injery; or waste
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Conservationist
Definition
One who advocates the conservation of natural resources.
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Detriment
Definition
Injury, damage, or something that causes it;disadvantage.
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Detrimental
Definition
Harmful;damaging
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Exotic
Definition
1. Introduced from another country; foreign

2. Strikingly unusual; strange
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Folly
Definition
Lack of good sense; foolish action or undertaking
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Formerly
Definition
In an earlier period; previously
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Former
Definition
Preceding; previously
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Harmony
Definition
Peaceable or friendly relations; accord; agreement; tranquility; concord
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Harmonious
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Friendly; amicable
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Ignoramus
Definition
ignorant, stupid person; dunce; dolt; dullard; nincompoop
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Ignore
Definition
Refuse to take note of; disregard
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Impede
Definition
Interfere with or slow the progress of; hinder; obstruct
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Impediment
Definition
Something that hinders or obstructs; hindrance; obstacle
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Inter
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Between
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Intra
Definition
Within
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