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2nd semester vocab
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11th Grade
02/05/2008

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abrogate
Definition
To abolish
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resurgence
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to rise again
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wily
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cunning or craft-full
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malevolence
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Evil intentions
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exaltation
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to praise
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prudent
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wise and careful about practical manners
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licentious
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lacking moral or sexual restraint
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ecstatic
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extremely happy
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pallor
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extreme paleness, usually relating to the face
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ameliorate
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to make better, to relieve, improve
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indignant
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angry as a result of something unjust
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begrudge
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to give reluctantly, to envy a possession or ones enjoyment
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base
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lacking moral qualities
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ineptly
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lack of competence or judgement
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calamity
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a serious event causing distress or misfortune
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