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10C Vocab list 14
10C Vocab list 14
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English
10th Grade
05/12/2010

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abrasive
Definition
harsh, causing irritation, rough
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appease
Definition
to pacify, to be conciliatory in a manner that sacrifices principles
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bewail
Definition
to deplore, to express deep sorrow
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disavowal
Definition
denial
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ellipsis
Definition
ommission of words necessary for complete construction
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idolatry
Definition
worship of idols, excessive devotion
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optimum
Definition
most favorable, best or greatest degree attainable
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pertinacity
Definition
stubborn persistence or act of refusing to yield on an opinion or belief
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prate
Definition
to talk idly or foolishly at great length
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precept
Definition
a rule guiding conduct or imposing a standard
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repulse
Definition
to repel or to rebuff (usually with rudeness)
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scribe
Definition
a journalist, a public secretary or clerk
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supplication
Definition
begging, humbly asking for a favor
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traducer
Definition
one who slanders or speaks falsely about someone
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waylay
Definition
to ambush or to attack unexpectedly
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