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Adjectives 11
Honors English Vocab List of Adjectives
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English
9th Grade
03/10/2010

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myriad
Definition
indefinite number, large in number
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oblique
Definition
from the side, indirect, misleading, dishonest
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ornate
Definition
elaborately and often excessivley ornamented, showy or flowery
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palpable
Definition
able to touch, tangible
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prodigious
Definition
great in size, force, extraordinary, marvelous
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prone
Definition
having a tendency
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relevant
Definition
haveing a bearing on or connection with the matter at hand
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sardonic
Definition
scornfully or cynically mocking
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vehement
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forceful, intense
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audacious
Definition
fearlessly, daring, adventurous, brave
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churlish
Definition
grumpy, difficult to work with
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demure
Definition
modest, reserved in manner, shy
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dolorous
Definition
depressing, exhibiting sorrow or pain
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epicurean
Definition
comforting, devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure
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extenuating
Definition
lessening the magnitude or seriousness of, espcially by making partial excuses
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facetious
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funny, sarcastic
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feisty
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touchy, quarrelsome, full of spirit
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flippant
Definition
disrespectful by mouth
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imperious
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king-like behavior, arrogantly or overbearing, dictatorial
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jaunty
Definition
self-confident, brist, dapper in appearance
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