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VPP 14
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English
11th Grade
02/02/2010

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protégé
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a person under the guidance or training of another
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indiscernible
Definition
difficult or impossible to discern or perceive
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virulent
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extremely infectious or poisonous
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phlegmatic
Definition
calm and unemotional
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artisan
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a skilled manual worker; a craftsperson
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reciprocate
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to give in response to receiving something
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tenable
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rationally defensible
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boondoggle
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an unnecessary, wasteful project
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curmudgeon
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a stubborn, ill-tempered person
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moiety
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a portion or part of something
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inculcate
Definition
to impress upon or teach someone by repetition
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fiduciary
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relating to the governing of property or estate on behalf of others
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repugnant
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offensive; repulsive
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opprobrium
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disgrace; extreme dishonor
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potentate
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a monarch; one who has great power
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