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Borris Vocab Ch. 13
Words and Definitions
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English
10th Grade
06/08/2010

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abet
Definition
to encourage
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aver
Definition
to affirm, declare confidently
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blatant
Definition
obvious or conspicious
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broach
Definition
to bring up or begin to talk about
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buttress
Definition
to support, prop up
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carousal
Definition
noisy revelry or merrymaking
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collate
Definition
to arrange in order for a specific purpose
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connoisseur
Definition
an expert, esp. in fine arts
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disconsolate
Definition
deeply unhappy, dejected
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encumber
Definition
to weigh down or burden
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foment
Definition
to promote trouble or rebellion
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grisly
Definition
frightful, horrible, ghastly
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herculean
Definition
characterized by great strength
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impassive
Definition
showing no feeling or emotion
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inauspicious
Definition
unfavorable, unlucky
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incontrovertible
Definition
unquestionable, beyond dispute
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nonplussed
Definition
puzzled, at a loss
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opportune
Definition
occuring at an appropriate time
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prolific
Definition
abundantly productive
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rejoinder
Definition
a reply to a reply
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