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AT VOCABULARY 02
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11th Grade
07/05/2010
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Term
Abhor
 Definition
to hate
Term
Abhorrence
 Definition
strong hatred
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Abolish
 Definition
to get rid of
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Abolition
 Definition
elimination
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Abolitionist
 Definition
one who wants to get rid of slavery
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Acerbic
 Definition
sharp; bitter
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Acrimony
 Definition
bitterness; hostility
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Acrimonious
 Definition
bitter, as in feeling, language, or tone
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Acrid
 Definition
bitter, as in taste or smell; harsh
Term
Admonish
 Definition
to warn; to scold
Term
Admonition
 Definition
cautionary advice or warning
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Adverse
 Definition
opposing; unfavorable
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Adversity
 Definition
hardship
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Adversary
 Definition
enemy
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Affront
 Definition
1. (v) to insult
2. (n) an insult
Term
Alarm
 Definition
1. (n) sudden warning
2. (v) to frighten
Term
Alien
 Definition
1. (n) outsider
2. (adj) unfamiliar
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Alienate
 Definition
to make unfriendly or hostile
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Animosity
 Definition
hatred; hostility
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Antipathy
 Definition
intense dislike
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Apathy
 Definition
lack of interest; indifference
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Apathetic
 Definition
lacking interest; not caring
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Artificial
 Definition
not natural; human-made
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Artifice
 Definition
cleverness; trickery; artificial behavior
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Aspersion
 Definition
insult
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Aversion
 Definition
hatred
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Averse
 Definition
opposed
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Banal
 Definition
ordinary; boring
Term
Banish
 Definition
to force to leave (often a home or country)
Term
Banishment
 Definition
forced departure; expulsion
Term
Bar
 Definition
to keep out; to exclude
Term
Disbar
 Definition
to expel a lawyer from law practice
Term
Belittle
 Definition
to criticize
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Bemoan
 Definition
to regret or disapprove of deeply
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Berate
 Definition
to scold; to criticize
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Bias
 Definition
a preference; a prejudice
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Unbiased
 Definition
fair; unprejudiced
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Biting
 Definition
sharp; sarcastic
Term
Bungle
 Definition
to mess up; to make stupid mistakes
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Callous
 Definition
unfeeling; hard
Term
Calumny
 Definition
a false, harmful statement; slander
Term
Carp
 Definition
to complain
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Castigate
 Definition
to punish or criticize harshly
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Catcall
 Definition
sound of disapproval
Term
Caustic
 Definition
1. harshly critical; sarcastic
2. burning; acidic
Term
Censor
 Definition
1. (n) one with power to stop publication
2. (v) to block out offensive material
Term
Censorship
 Definition
removal of parts of publications or performances
Term
Uncensored
 Definition
not edited for offensive content
Term
Censure
 Definition
1. (v) to criticize harshly; to blame
2. (n) extreme disapproval; punishment
Term
Chagrin
 Definition
strong embarrassment or disappointment
Term
Chasten
 Definition
to punish; to discipline
Term
Chastise
 Definition
1. to criticize harshly
2. to punish
Term
Chide
 Definition
to scold; to express disapproval
Term
Circumvent
 Definition
to go around; to avoid
Term
Complacent
 Definition
self-satisfied; smug
Term
Complacence/complacency
 Definition
self-satisfaction
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Condemn
 Definition
to disapprove; to pronounce guilty; to sentence
Term
Condemnation
 Definition
strong disapproval
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Condemnatory
 Definition
strongly disapproving
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Condescend
 Definition
1. to talk down; to patronize
2. to lower oneself
Term
Condescension
 Definition
arrogance; acting superior
Term
Contempt
 Definition
hatred; open disrespect; scorn
Term
Contemptuous
 Definition
expressing hatred; scornful
Term
Contemptible
 Definition
deserving hatred
Term
Contrive
 Definition
to plan; to scheme
Term
Contrived
 Definition
planned; artificial
Term
Contrivance
 Definition
clever or artificial trick or device
Term
Critic
 Definition
1. one who makes unfavorable comments
2. reviewer
Term
Critical
 Definition
1. negative; criticizing
2. involving thoughtful judgement
3. very important
Term
Crude
 Definition
1. rude; unrefined
2. raw; unpurified
Term
Cynic
 Definition
a critical, negative person
Term
Cynical
 Definition
doubting; skeptical
Term
Cynicism
 Definition
doubt or pessimism
Term
Decry
 Definition
to criticize publicly
Term
Defame
 Definition
to attack someone's reputation
Term
Deflate
 Definition
1. to remove air from something (opposite of inflate)
2. to discourage
4. to reduce
Term
Defunct
 Definition
dead; no longer existing
Term
Degrade
 Definition
to dishonor
Term
Demean
 Definition
to lower in worth, character or respect
Term
Denigrate
 Definition
to criticize
Term
Denounce
 Definition
to criticize openly or formally
Term
Denunciation
 Definition
public criticism
Term
Deplore
 Definition
1. to regret deeply; to mourn
2. to criticize
Term
Deplorable
 Definition
1. regrettable
2. deserving criticism
Term
Deprecate
 Definition
to criticize
Term
Depreciate
 Definition
to lose value
Term
Deride
 Definition
to ridicule
Term
Derision
 Definition
ridicule
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Derisive
 Definition
ridiculing; mocking
Term
Derogatory
 Definition
insulting
Term
Despise
 Definition
to hate
Term
Despicable
 Definition
deserving disrespect or scorn
Term
Deteriorate
 Definition
to become worse; to decay
Term
Detract
 Definition
to take away; to diminish value
Term
Detractor
 Definition
one who criticizes or reduces value
Term
Deviate
 Definition
to go off course; to turn aside or away
Term
Deviation
 Definition
abnormality
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Devious
 Definition
dishonest; sneaky
Term
Diatribe
 Definition
angry speech attacking someone
Term
Diffident
 Definition
shy; lacking confidence
Term
Discriminate
 Definition
to notice differences
Term
Discriminatory
 Definition
showing prejudice; biased
Term
Indiscriminate
 Definition
random; making no distinctions
Term
Undiscriminating
 Definition
lacking taste or judgment
Term
Disdain
 Definition
1. (v) to look down on; to scorn
2. (n) arrogant contempt; scorn
Term
Disdainful
 Definition
expressing hatred or scorn
Term
Dismay
 Definition
1. (n) sudden, extreme disappointment or fear
2. (v) to disappoint; to alarm
Term
Dismiss
 Definition
to send away; to reject
Term
Dismissive
 Definition
rejecting; showing indifference
Term
Disparage
 Definition
to criticize; to disrespect
Term
Distaste
 Definition
dislike
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Distort
 Definition
1. to twist or change
2. to misrepresent
Term
Dormant
 Definition
1. asleep
2. inactive
Term
Dreary
 Definition
gloomy
Term
Ego
 Definition
excessive pride in oneself; self-image
Term
Egoism/ egotism
 Definition
conceit
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Eject
 Definition
to force out
Term
Elude
 Definition
to escape capture or understanding
Term
Elusive
 Definition
hard to catch or understand; evasive
Term
Enmity
 Definition
hatred; hostility
Term
Eradicate
 Definition
to get rid of
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Eradicable
 Definition
able to be destroyed
Term
Err
 Definition
to make a mistake
Term
Unerring
 Definition
without error
Term
Erroneous
 Definition
false; incorrect
Term
Estrange
 Definition
to keep at a distance; to end a relationship with
Term
Estrangement
 Definition
unfriendly separation
Term
Evade
 Definition
to avoid
Term
Evasive
 Definition
avoiding; deliberately vague
Term
Evict
 Definition
to force out
Term
Exacerbate
 Definition
to make worse
Term
Exasperate
 Definition
to frustrate; to irritate
Term
Exclude
 Definition
to shut out (opposite of include)
Term
Exclusion
 Definition
shutting out; rejection
Term
Exclusive
 Definition
sole; selective
Term
Execrate
 Definition
to detest deeply
Term
Execrable
 Definition
detestable; very bad
Term
Fallacy
 Definition
false idea
Term
Fallacious
 Definition
false; misleading
Term
Fallible
 Definition
likely to be wrong; unreliable
Term
Infallible
 Definition
incapable of error; certain
Term
Farce
 Definition
1. an exaggerated comedy
2. a ridiculous and meaningless show; a mockery
Term
Farcical
 Definition
ridiculous
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Fastidious
 Definition
fussy; difficult to please
Term
Flawed
 Definition
imperfect
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Flippant
 Definition
disrespectfully joking or casual
Term
Folly
 Definition
foolish behavior
Term
Fraudulent
 Definition
fake; dishonest
Term
Defraud
 Definition
to swindle; to cheat
Term
Fricassee
 Definition
1. to cut up and stew
2. to criticize brutally
Term
Gibe
 Definition
to ridicule
Term
Glutton
 Definition
one who eats too much
Term
Grievance
 Definition
complaint
Term
Grimace
 Definition
a facial expression of disapproval or pain
Term
Gross
 Definition
1. vulgar; unrefined
2. broad; general
Term
Grudge
 Definition
1. (v) to resent
2. (n) strong, long-term resentment
Term
Grudging
 Definition
resentful; unwilling
Term
Begrudge
 Definition
to resent; to give reluctantly
Term
Grump
 Definition
to complain; to criticize
Term
Gullible
 Definition
believing everything; foolishly trusting
Term
Gullibility
 Definition
tendency to believe everything
Term
Haphazard
 Definition
1. careless2. dependent upon chance
Term
Harangue
 Definition
a long speech, usually arrogant or critical
Term
Hostile
 Definition
unfriendly; like an enemy
Term
Hostility
 Definition
strong unfriendliness
Term
Hypocrisy
 Definition
insincerity; saying one thing but doing or believing the opposite
Term
Hypocrite
 Definition
an insincere person
Term
Illusion
 Definition
false impression
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Illusory
 Definition
deceptive; unreal
Term
Disillusion
 Definition
to free from false belief
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Inane
 Definition
silly; meaningless
Term
Indict
 Definition
to accuse formally of a crime
Term
Indictment
 Definition
accusation; criticism
Term
Inept
 Definition
clumsy; inappropriate
Term
Inexorable
 Definition
unstoppable; inflexible
Term
Inimical
 Definition
unfriendly; opposing; harmful
Term
Infamy
 Definition
fame for something bad
Term
Infamous
 Definition
famous for something bad
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Insidious
 Definition
dangerous in a subtle way
Term
Insipid
 Definition
bland; flavorless; uninteresting
Term
Insulate
 Definition
to protect from outside forces
Term
Insular
 Definition
isolated; narrow-minded
Term
Invective
 Definition
insult
Term
Isolate
 Definition
to set apart; to separate from others
Term
Jaded
 Definition
cynical; bored
Term
Jeer
 Definition
1. (v) to ridicule; to insult
2. (n) an insult
Term
Lampoon
 Definition
to ridicule
Term
Lethargic
 Definition
tired; lazy
Term
Libel
 Definition
printed lies that harm someone's reputation
Term
Libelous
 Definition
harmful and often untrue
Term
Listless
 Definition
lacking energy
Term
Loathe
 Definition
to hate
Term
Loath
 Definition
reluctant
Term
Malediction
 Definition
a curse
Term
Malefactor
 Definition
evildoer
Term
Malevolent
 Definition
hostile; wishing harm to others
Term
Malice
 Definition
ill will; evil intent
Term
Malicious
 Definition
deliberately harmful
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Malign
 Definition
to speak lies about; to slander
Term
Malignancy
 Definition
harmfulness
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Marginal
 Definition
insignificant; at the edge
Term
Marginalize
 Definition
to put in an insignificant position
Term
Mediocre
 Definition
average or a little worse
Term
Melodrama
 Definition
exaggerated emotions or theatrical performance
Term
Melodramatic
 Definition
exaggeratedly emotional
Term
Mere
 Definition
insignificant; minor
Term
Merely
 Definition
only
Term
Misanthrope
 Definition
one who dislikes all people
Term
Mock
 Definition
1. (adj) fake
2. (v) to ridicule; to mimic
Term
Mockery
 Definition
scornful ridicule
Term
Monotony
 Definition
single, unchanging tone; boredom
Term
Monotonous
 Definition
lacking in variety
Term
Mordant
 Definition
biting; very sarcastic
Term
Mundane
 Definition
ordinary; of this world; boring
Term
Neglect
 Definition
1. (v) to fail to take care of
2. (n) lack of attention
Term
Negligent
 Definition
careless; inattentive
Term
Negligible
 Definition
so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
Term
Nondescript
 Definition
lacking distinct characteristics; dull
Term
Notorious
 Definition
famous for being bad
Term
Notoriety
 Definition
unfavorable fame
Term
Obsession
 Definition
inability to stop thinking about something
Term
Odious
 Definition
disgusting; hateful
Term
Odium
 Definition
hatred
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Onerous
 Definition
troublesome; burdensome
Term
Ostracize
 Definition
to exclude a person from a group
Term
Oust
 Definition
to force out; to remove
Term
Overbearing
 Definition
domineering; arrogant
Term
Oversight
 Definition
1. careless mistake; failure to notice something
2. supervision
Term
Pan
 Definition
to criticize; to review harshly
Term
Pariah
 Definition
outcast; lowest-ranking member of society
Term
Parody
 Definition
1. (n) humorous imitation
2. (v) to ridicule through imitation
Term
Peculiar
 Definition
unusual; odd
Term
Pejorative
 Definition
insulting
Term
Petty
 Definition
of little importance; trivial
Term
Pretense
 Definition
a false appearance; an excuse
Term
Pretentious
 Definition
pretending to be important or fancy
Term
Pretension
 Definition
a false claim; showiness
Term
Unpretentious
 Definition
modest; straightforward
Term
Provincial
 Definition
narrow-minded
Term
Province
 Definition
region; state
Term
Prurient
 Definition
indecent; lustful
Term
Pungent
 Definition
sharp in smell or taste; harsh
Term
Querulous
 Definition
complaining
Term
Rail
 Definition
to complain; to criticize loudly
Term
Rancor
 Definition
bitter anger; hatred
Term
Rancorous
 Definition
bitterly resentful
Term
Rebuff
 Definition
to refuse bluntly
Term
Rebuke
 Definition
1. (v) to scold; to criticize
2. (n) scolding; criticism
Term
Recluse
 Definition
one who lives alone and avoids people
Term
Reclusive
 Definition
living alone; secluded
Term
Remiss
 Definition
careless; not responsible
Term
Remonstrate
 Definition
to argue against something; to scold
Term
Remote
 Definition
distant; far away
Term
Renounce
 Definition
to give up a habit or opinion; to disown publicly
Term
Renunciation
 Definition
rejection; disowning
Term
Reprehend
 Definition
to criticize
Term
Reprehensible
 Definition
blameworthy; shameful
Term
Reprimand
 Definition
1. (v) to scold severely
2. (n) expression of disapproval
Term
Reproach
 Definition
to scold; to blame
Term
Irreproachable
 Definition
blameless; beyond criticism
Term
Reprove
 Definition
to criticize
Term
Reprobate
 Definition
immoral person
Term
Repudiate
 Definition
to reject
Term
Repugnant
 Definition
offensive; disgusting
Term
Repugnance
 Definition
extreme hatred; disgust
Term
Rescind
 Definition
to take back; to repeal
Term
Resigned
 Definition
accepting the inevitable
Term
Resignation
 Definition
1. hopeless acceptance
2. quitting one's job
Term
Revile
 Definition
to insult
Term
Revulsion
 Definition
extreme disgust
Term
Ridicule
 Definition
to make fun of
Term
Rigor
 Definition
1. severity; strictness
2. strict accuracy or detail
Term
Rigorous
 Definition
strict; harsh
Term
Sabotage
 Definition
1. (n) intentional damage; effort to destroy someone else's work
2. (v) to damage, destroy or undermine
Term
Sardonic
 Definition
sarcastic; mocking
Term
Satire
 Definition
1. the use of ridicule to expose a flaw
2. a literary work that ridicules
Term
Satirize
 Definition
to ridicule a flaw
Term
Satiric/ satirical
 Definition
ridiculing
Term
Scapegoat
 Definition
one blamed for actions taken by others
Term
Scathing
 Definition
harshly critical
Term
Unscathed
 Definition
undamaged
Term
Scoff
 Definition
to ridicule; to mock
Term
Scorn
 Definition
to show dislike and disrespect
Term
Segregate
 Definition
to separate
Term
Sever
 Definition
to separate; to cut off
Term
Shun
 Definition
to reject; to avoid
Term
Slander
 Definition
to harm by making a false statement; to accuse falsely
Term
Slight
 Definition
1. (v) to insult
2. (n) an insult
3. (adj) small
Term
Slur
 Definition
1. (v) to speak unclearly
2. (n) an insult
Term
Smug
 Definition
self-satisfied
Term
Smugness
 Definition
an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
Term
Sneer
 Definition
1. (v) to show scorn
2. (n) a facial expression of scorn
Term
Snide
 Definition
arrogantly insulting
Term
Sniff
 Definition
to express disapproval
Term
Solitary
 Definition
alone
Term
Solitude
 Definition
isolation; being alone
Term
Soporific
 Definition
causing sleep; boring
Term
Sordid
 Definition
dirty; gross; immoral
Term
Spiteful
 Definition
hateful; mean
Term
Spurn
 Definition
to reject openly
Term
Stagnate
 Definition
to stop moving; to stop developing
Term
Stagnant
 Definition
not moving
Term
Stagnation
 Definition
inactivity
Term
Stickler
 Definition
a picky, demanding person
Term
Stringent
 Definition
strict; harsh
Term
Sully
 Definition
to dirty
Term
Superficial
 Definition
shallow; on the surface
Term
Taunt
 Definition
1. (v) to challenge mockingly; to tease
2. (n) a mocking challenge
Term
Tedium
 Definition
boredom
Term
Tedious
 Definition
boring
Term
Tentative
 Definition
uncertain
Term
Tepid
 Definition
lukewarm
Term
Timid
 Definition
shy
Term
Timidity
 Definition
shyness
Term
Tirade
 Definition
long, angry, critical speech
Term
Travesty
 Definition
a ridiculous imitation; a joke
Term
Uncanny
 Definition
weird; impossible to explain
Term
Upbraid
 Definition
to criticize harshly
Term
Vapid
 Definition
uninteresting; flavorless
Term
Vilify
 Definition
to criticize harshly
Term
Vilification
 Definition
harsh criticism
Term
Vitriolic
 Definition
sharp or bitter (as in criticism)
Term
Wail
 Definition
1. (v) to cry loudly
2. (n) a loud, sad cry
Term
Bewail
 Definition
to cry or complain about
Term
Wry
 Definition
sarcastically humorous
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