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ACT Prep Vocabulary 10/23/13
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11th Grade
10/23/2013

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Abortive
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Unsuccessful
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Alturism
Definition
Selflessness, generosity, devotion to the interests of others
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Bane
Definition
Poison, torment, cause of harm
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Catharsis
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Purification that brings emotional relief or renewal
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Cynic
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One who deeply distrusts human nature, one who believes humans are motivated by selfishness
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Dearth
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Lack, scarcity
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Erudite
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Scholarly, deeply learned
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Flagrant
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Glaringly sad, notorious, scandalous
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Gesticulate
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To make gestures, especially when speaking or in a place of speaking
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Incorrigible
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Incapable of being reformed
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Loquarious
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Talking alot or too much
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Myraid
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A huge number
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Obdurate
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Stubborn and insensitive
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Palpable
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Capable of being touched, obvious, tangible
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Respite
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A period of rest or relief
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