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10 11 12 New
10 11 12 New
30
English
10th Grade
03/23/2015

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Term
inclination (n)
Definition
a preference for something
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persevere (v)
Definition
to continue in spite of difficulties
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reluctant (adj)
Definition
unwilling to do something
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voluntary (adj)
Definition
acting out of one's own free will
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wistful (adj)
Definition
full of a sad yearning or longing
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anticipate (v)
Definition
to expect or look forward to
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aspire (v)
Definition
to have a great ambition
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covet (v)
Definition
to wish for longingly
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enviable (adj)
Definition
admirable enough to be wanted
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expectation (n)
Definition
belief that a certain thing will occur
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bibliophile (n)
Definition
a devoted collector and preserver of books
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claustrophobia (n)
Definition
fear or dislike of small enclosed spaces
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hydrophobia (n)
Definition
fear of water, or, rabies
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xenophobia (n)
Definition
fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers
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zoophobia (n)
Definition
strong fear of animals
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acrophobia (n)
Definition
intense fear of high places
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agoraphobia (n)
Definition
strong fear of open spaces
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ailurophobia (n)
Definition
great fear or hatred of cats
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anglophile (n)
Definition
one who admires English things
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audiophile (n)
Definition
one keenly interested in recorded sound
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ecstatic (adj)
Definition
overwhelmingly joyful
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endear (v)
Definition
to cause to be well-liked
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forlorn (adj)
Definition
appearing sad, lonely, or abandoned
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socialize (v)
Definition
to associate with others in a friendly way
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somber (adj)
Definition
dark, gloomy
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affable (adj)
Definition
easy to speak to
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bliss (n)
Definition
extreme joy, leading to contentment
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compassion (n)
Definition
the feeling of sharing the suffering of another
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depress (v)
Definition
to lower in spirits or sadden
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dismay (v)
Definition
to fill with great dread or fear
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