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Borris Vocab Ch. 12
Words and Definitions
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10th Grade
06/08/2010
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absolve
 Definition
to clear from blame
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carciature
 Definition
representation in which features are deliberatelt exaggerated
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clangor
 Definition
a loud ringing sound
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contiguous
 Definition
side by side
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cupidity
 Definition
an eager desire for something
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deleterious
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harmful, injurious
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enhance
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to raise to a higher degree
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enthrall
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to captivate, charm
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extentuate
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to lessen the seriousness
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implicit
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implied or understood
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incisive
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sharp, keen
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ostentatious
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pretentious display, showy
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paragon
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model of excellence
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paraphrase
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to restate in other words
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politic
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prudent, shredly conceived
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prosaic
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dull, lacking in distinction
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redundant
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extra, excess
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sanctimonious
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hypocritically moralistic
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scintillating
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sparkling, twinkling
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winsome
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charming, attractive
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