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10th Vocab
Fall words 41-50
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English
10th Grade
02/12/2012

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Term

Embody

v

Definition

to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form

 

ex: Charles embodied the ideal way a son should act

Term

Prowess

n

Definition

exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength

 

ex: Samantha's prowess is the reason behind her successful career paths

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Recompense

n

Definition

to repay; remunerate; reward, as for service, aid, etc.

 

ex: The recompense that Talia was given for her acts of charity at the nursing home was a certificate to her favorite restaurant

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Auspicious

adj.

Definition

promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable

 

ex: During Charolette's interview the boss was giving her auspicious comments

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Lithe

adj.

Definition

bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible

 

ex: the lithe straw kept Drew occupied for a solid thirty minutes

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Impeccable

adj.

Definition

faultless; flawless; irreproachable

 

ex: Carri Anne got a certificate due to her impeccable attendance record

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Placid

adj.

Definition

pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed

 

ex: The lake was so still that the placid view made me relax

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Indignation

n

Definition

strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger

 

ex: Hearing about sex trafficking gives me a feeling of indignation that promotes me to do something to put an end to the injustice

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Vindicate

v

Definition

to clear, as from accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

 

ex: Kelli was able to vindicate her client of all the charges made against him

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Pallid

adj.

Definition

lacking in vitality or interest

 

ex: Mrs. Jones' monotone speeches make for a pallid spanish class

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