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words of the day for english
25
English
10th Grade
02/23/2011

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Gullible
Definition

(adj) easily deceived or cheated.

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Futile
Definition
(adj) incapable of producing result, useless, ineffective.
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Frivolous
Definition
(adj) lacking any serious purpose, silly.   
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Destitute
Definition
(adj or n) lacking basic necessities for life.
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Resplendent
Definition
(adj) filled with or showing splendor
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Deferential
Definition
(adj) respectful or courteous
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Pragmatic
Definition
(adj) practical to the point of losing creativity
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Subtle
Definition
(adj) difficult to detect, understand, perceive, etc.
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Plausible
Definition

(adj) having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance

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Mundane
Definition
(adj) common place, ordinary, lacking interest or excitement.
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Derogatory
Definition
(adj) tending to lessen the reputation of a person or thing.
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Conciliatory
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(n) to overcome the distress of something; to reconcile. (Adj) bringing or causing a reconciliation or repair.

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Transitory
Definition
(adj) not permanent, not lasting.
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Ambulatory
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(adj) able to move, something about walking
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Savory
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(adj) delicious; flavorful
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Conscription
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(n) non- voluntary enlistment for armed services.

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Exculpatory
Definition

(adj) clearing of guilt.

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Consternation
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(n) shocked, perplex.
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Statutory
Definition

(adj) related to the law, legally punishable.

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Tribulation
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(n) severe trial or suffering a difficulty.
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Demotion
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(n) lowering in status or responsibility etc.
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Vilification
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(n) lessens importance. A put down or degrade to talk bad about.

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Amorous
Definition
(adj) loving, romantic, passionate. 
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Cantankerous
Definition

(adj) bad tempered; irritable.

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boisterous
Definition
full of noisy enthusiasm and energy, and often roughness or wildness
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