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Week 4 Vocabulary
Week 4 Vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
09/08/2014

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Bigot

Definition
A person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief or opinion.
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Diffident
Definition
Lacking in confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy
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Plethora
Definition
Overabundance; excess
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Inherent
Definition
Existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseperable element, quality, or attribute.
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Gratuitous
Definition
Given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
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Scrutinize
Definition
To examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
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Reiterate
Definition
To say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively
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Pretentious
Definition
Characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved
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Dogmatic
Definition
Asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated
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Eradicate
Definition
To remove or destroy utterly; extirpate
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Convoluted
Definition

Twisted; coiled


Complicated; intricately involved

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Ascertain
Definition
To find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine
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Misanthrope
Definition
A hater of humankind
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Galvanize
Definition
To coat (metal, especially iron or steel) with zinc
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Egress
Definition

The act or an instance of going, especially from an enclosed place


A means or place of going out; an exit

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Inert
Definition

Having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance


Inactive or sluggish by habit or nature

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Lexicon
Definition
A wordbook or dictionary, especially of Greek, Latin, or Hebrew
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Denigrate
Definition
To speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame
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Dissipate
Definition
To speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame
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Affable
Definition
Pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite
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