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20 useful vocab words.
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09/24/2009

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Abominate
Definition
(v) To have an intense dislike or hatred for.
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Acculturation
Definition
(n) The modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend.
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Adventitious
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(adj) Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character.
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Ascribe
Definition
(v) To assign or refer to(as a cause or source)
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Circuitous
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(adj) Not direct, meandering.
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Commiserate
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(v) To sympathize with. Share a feeling of distress.
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Enjoin
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(v) To direct or order; prohibit
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Expedite
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(v) To make easy, progress faster.
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Expiate
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(v) To make amends. To avert.
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Ferment
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(n) A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence.

(v) To be in or work into such a state; to produce alchohol by chemical action.
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Inadvertent
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(adj) Unintentional, accidental.
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Nominal
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(adj) Existing in name only, not real. Too small to be considered seriously.
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Noncommittal
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(adj) Non-decisive. Neutral.
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Peculate
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(v) To steal something that has been given into one's trust.
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Proclivity
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(n) A natural/habitual inclination. Human character.
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Sangfroid
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(n) Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances.
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Seditious
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(adj) Resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government.

...rebels!
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Tenous
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(adj) Thin, slender, lacking clarity. Poorly supported.
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Vitriolic
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(adj) Bitter, sarcastic, biting.
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Wheedle
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(v) To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end.
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