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Advanced English
Summer Reading Vocabulary
25
English
10th Grade
08/04/2007

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Term
EXALT
Definition
To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate – VERB
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HALO
Definition
circular band of colored light around a light source – NOUN
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BESIEGE
Definition
To surround with hostile forces – VERB
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OBLIGE
Definition
To constrain by physical, legal, social, or moral means -- To do a service or favor for – VERB
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INDULGE
Definition
allow somebody or yourself to enjoy something. To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree; humor – VERB
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DREARY
Definition
Dismal; bleak – ADJ
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OBEISANCE
Definition
A gesture or movement of the body, such as a curtsy, that expresses deference or homage – NOUN
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APTLY
Definition
Exactly suitable; appropriate – ADVERB
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RESPITE
Definition
A usually short interval of rest or relief – NOUN
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COUNTENANCE
Definition
Appearance, especially the expression of the face – NOUN
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REQUITE
Definition
To make repayment or return for or to avenge – VERB
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BRAZEN
Definition
Bold and unashamed – ADJ
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SMITE
Definition
To Hit Hard - VERB
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COMELY
Definition
Physically good-looking – ADJECTIVE
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MALIGNANT
Definition
wanting to do evil, harmful – ADJECTIVE
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OPULENCE
Definition
riches, luxury – NOUN
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AMIABLE
Definition
friendly and pleasant – ADJ
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FRANKLY
Definition
Honest and sincere – ADVERB
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VEX
Definition
To annoy, as with petty importunities; bother – VERB
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CONUNDRUM
Definition
puzzle, something confusing – NOUN
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BIASSED
Definition
prejudiced, unfair - ADJ
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VERBATIM
Definition
using identical words – ADJ
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DECREPITUDE
Definition
Condition of being worn out – NOUN
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MARTYRDOM
Definition
State of having been killed for refusing to deny religious or political beliefs – NOUN
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LANGUOR
Definition
tiredness, weariness or weakness – NOUN
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