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10th Grade
03/13/2012
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aberration
 Definition
the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course.
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acquiesce
 Definition
to submit silently or without protest
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alacrity
 Definition
cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness
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amiable
 Definition
friendly;sociable
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arcane
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known or understood by very few; esoteric
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avarice
 Definition
insatiable greed
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benevolent
 Definition
expressing goodwill or kindly feelings
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cajole
 Definition
to persuade by flattery or promises
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callous
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insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic
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candor
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frankness, openness
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chide
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to express disapproval of; scold; reproach
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clandestine
 Definition
done in secrecy or concealment
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coerce
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to compel by force, intimidation, or authority
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complacency
 Definition
a feeling of ignorant satisfaction
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condescending
 Definition
looking down on someone like you're superior
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conformist
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a person who mimics the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc
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connive
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to cooperate secretly and deviously
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debase
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to reduce in quality or value
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deferential
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showing respect
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delectable
 Definition
extremely delicious
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deleterious
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harmful, bad for health
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demure
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shy, modest, reserved
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diatribe
 Definition
bitter or violent criticism or attack
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digress
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to stray from the main point
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diligent
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hardworking
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disdain
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a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy
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ebullience
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exhilaration; exuberance, bubbly happiness
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elated
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very happy or proud
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elixir
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a panacea; cure-all
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eloquence
 Definition
fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech
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embezzle
 Definition
to get dishonestly for one's own use
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empathy
 Definition
feeling what another person feels
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emulate
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to imitate, to model oneself on
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enmity
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a feeling or hatred or animosity
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ephemeral
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temporary, transitory
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epiphany
 Definition
moment of sudden understanding
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exasperated
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feeling extremely irritated
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extenuating
 Definition
making something less serious (crime, offense)
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fortuitous
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lucky, by chance
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frugal
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saving, not wasteful
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gluttony
 Definition
excessive eating and drinking
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haughty
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disdainfully proud; snobbish
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hypocrisy
 Definition
pretending to be what one is not
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impeccable
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faultless; flawless; irreproachable
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impetuous
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impulsive, acting without thinking
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implacable
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inexorable, not able to be pleased or calmed down
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indelible
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cannot be erased or forgotten
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inconsequential
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trivial
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indolent
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lazy
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ineffable
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unutterable, inexpressible
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inept
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not suitable or capable, unqualified
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inevitable
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unavoidable, certain
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inhibited
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restrained, held back
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innate
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genetic, born-with
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insatiable
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incapable of being satisfied
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insular
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narrow-minded, isolated
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intrepid
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fearless, adventurous
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intuitive
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instinctive, untaught
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maverick
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an indepedent, non-conformist person
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meticulous
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extremely careful with details
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morose
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gloomy or sullen
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mundane
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ordinary, common
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myriad
 Definition
consisting of a great number or variety
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mysogyny
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hatred of women
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nominal
 Definition
trifling, insignificant
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nonchalant
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calm, casual
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nuance
 Definition
A subtle difference in expression or meaning
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obsequious
 Definition
excessively compliant or submissive
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obtuse
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stupid
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opulent
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wealthy
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ostentatious
 Definition
displaying wealth
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panacea
 Definition
remedy for all ills or difficulties
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perusal
 Definition
a careful examination or review
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plethora
 Definition
an abundance or excess of something
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precocious
 Definition
talented beyond one's age
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pretentious
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pompous, self-important
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prudent
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wise, careful, cautious
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quaint
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charmingly old-fashioned
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reclusive
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withdrawn, hermit-like
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reticent
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quiet, silent
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sagacity
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wisdom
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salient
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significant, conspicuous
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sanctimonious
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making an insincere display of religious devotion
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scrutinize
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to observe carefully
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serendipity
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good luck
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spontaneity
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impulsive action
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spurious
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phony, false
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substantiate
 Definition
to verify, confirm
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surreptitious
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secret, stealthy
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sycophant
 Definition
one who flatters for self-gain
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taciturn
 Definition
not inclined to talk, reticent
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ubiquitous
 Definition
being present everywhere
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ultimatum
 Definition
statement of final conditions
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vex
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to confuse or annoy
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vindicate
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to clear from blame
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wry
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cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous
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