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bhs vocabulary unit 1
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English
10th Grade
09/28/2011

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Term
insidious
Definition
tricky,sneaky (adj)

The cat stalked the mous with insidious behavior.
Term
intimation
Definition
hint,clue(noun)

I need one more intimation to find out who comitted this crime.
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opulent
Definition
wealthy (adj)

Paris Hilton is very weathy.
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pliable
Definition
bendable (adj)

The plastic is pliable.
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reiterate
Definition
repeat (verb)

I wrote on the desk so my teacher made e reiterate on a peice of paper that i will not write on desks.
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stolid
Definition
does not show emotions (adj)

After 9/11, the looks on peoples faces were stolid.
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tentative
Definition
changeable (adj)

The invite for you is 100% tentative.
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unkempt
Definition
dishevled (noun)

i was in a rush today so i look unkempt.
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verbatim
Definition
word for work (adj)

why do you take everything i say verbatim?
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warily
Definition
carfuly (adverb)

i warily crossed the ragged bridge.
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adulterate
Definition
poorer in equality by adding another substance (verb)

the school food is adulterated.
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ambidextrous
Definition
able to use both hands (adj)

i wish i was ambidextrous so i can switch hands when one gets tired.
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augment
Definition
make something greater (verb)

july is augmented with fireworks.
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bereft
Definition
deprived or lacking something (adj)

i was bereft after my childhood dog died.
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deploy
Definition
move into position for military action (verb)

the troop general told his army to deploy
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dour
Definition
stern or gloomy in manner of appearance (adj)

the sky is very dour today.
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fortitude
Definition
courage in pain or adversity (noun)

the men fighting world war 2 fought with much fortitude.
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gape
Definition
wide opening (verb)

i was scared to cross the bridge because of the large gape below mw.
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gibe
Definition
insulting or mocking remark (noun)

just because you gibe appon anothers flaws dose not mean you dont have any yourself.
Term
guise
Definition
concealing true nature of something. (noun)

i was sickend when i found out your guise.
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