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3rd Q Vocab
vocab for beah exam
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English
11th Grade
01/04/2011

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Avid
Definition
having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something
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Compensated
Definition
make up for something, usually money
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Fundamental
Definition
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
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Destiny
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the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future
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Voracity
Definition
wanting or devouring great quantities of food
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Resonance
Definition
the quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating
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Torrent
Definition
violent outpouring
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Soporific
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tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
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Incorporated
Definition
included
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Ruminant
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a contemplative person
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Deficiencies
Definition
lack or shortage
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Tome
Definition
a book, esp. a large, heavy, scholarly one
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Missal
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a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
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Decapitation
Definition
cut off the head of (a person or animal
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Roused
Definition
bring out of sleep; awaken
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Proclaimed
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announce officially or publicly
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Endure
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suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently
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Illuminate
Definition
light up
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Witticism
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a witty remark
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Oblige
Definition
do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them
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