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AP English Vocabulary
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English
11th Grade
09/29/2008

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Abrade
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VErb: to rub away by friction; erode
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Abominate
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Verb: to detest, abhor
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Adroit
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Adj: skillful at adapting under pressure
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Abstemious
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Adj: using moderation; restricted to bare necessities
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Acrimonious
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Adj: bitter in language or tone
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Acrid
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Adj: harsh (bitter, sharp) to the taste or smell
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August
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Adj: inspiring awe or admiration; venerable due to age and rank
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Cognizant
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Adj: fully aware
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Cloy
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Verb: to oversatiate with something sweet
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Cynosure
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Noun: object acts as focal point or guide
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Crass
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Adj: crude and unrefined; coarse
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Deft
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Adj: quick and skillful; adroit (+)
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Disarming
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Adj: tending to remove suspicion or hostility; endearing
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Disseminate
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Verb: to scatter or apread about
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