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Vocabulary 13
English 10
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English
10th Grade
06/24/2012

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Term
beguile (verb)
Definition
to deceive – You could not do this to a skilled magician . . .
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demure (adj.)
Definition
shy; reserved – This kind of person doesn’t talk much . . .
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equanimity (noun)
Definition
composure – A person with this would not throw a tantrum . . .
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fortitude (noun)
Definition
courage/strength in adversity – People can show this when they are in serious debt . . .
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hidebound (adj.)
Definition
narrow-minded – This person has a rigid opinion . . .
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laud (verb)
Definition
to praise – I would like to recognize your skills by doing this . . .
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obscurity (noun)
Definition
the state of being unknown – Michael Jordan did not live his life in this . . .
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resilient (adj.)
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able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions – This kind of person would bounce back from a failing grade . . .
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sagacious (adj.)
Definition
Wise – This kind of person would not jaywalk down a crowded street . . .
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tumult (noun)
Definition
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; commotion – This is a violent and noisy disturbance . . .
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