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10th grade Vocab
Fall Semester
30
English
10th Grade
02/13/2012

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Abject (adj)
Definition
Being of the most miserable kind; wretched
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Contravene (v)
Definition
To act or be counter to; violate
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Indelible (adj)
Definition
Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent
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Affectation (n)
Definition
A show, pretense, or display
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Precipitous (adj)
Definition
Extremely or impassably steep
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Magnanimity (n)
Definition
Extremely liberal and generous of spirit
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Sagacity (n)
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The quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom
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Circumscribed (tr. v)
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To determine the limits of; define
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Acrimonious (adj)
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Bitter and sharp in language or tone
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Ensconced (tr. v)
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To settle (oneself) securely or comfortably
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Acquiesce (v)
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To agree or consent
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Staunch (adj)
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Steadfast or firm, as in one's beliefs
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Fastidious (adj)
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Excessively critical or demanding; difficult to please
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Effete (adj)
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Lacking in wholesome vigor; decadent
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Eclectic (adj)
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Not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered to be the best elements of all systems
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Wallow (v)
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To luxuriate; revel
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Impregnable (adj)
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Strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable
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Macabre (adj)
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Gruesome and horrifying; ghastly; horrible
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Condescending (adj)
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Showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority
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Chimerical (adj)
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Wildly fanciful; highly unrealistic
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Apotheosis (n)
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The elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of god
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Laconic (adj)
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Using few words; expressing much in few words; concise
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Mellifluous (adj)
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Sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
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Tremulous (adj)
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Characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness
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Reprehensible (adj)
Definition
Deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy
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Taciturn (adj)
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Dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner
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Contrition (n)
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Sincere penitence or remorse
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Luminous (adj)
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Radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright
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Facetiousness (adj)
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Not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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Malign (tr. v)
Definition
To make evil, harmful, and often untrue statements about; speak evil of
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