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Cadra Cumulative Vocab Test 1
vocab word list 1+2+3
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English
10th Grade
10/17/2009

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Acetic [uh-SEE-tik]
Definition
adj. pertaining to, derived from, or producing vinegar or acetic acid
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Clandestine [klan-DES-tin]
Definition
adj. private or surreptitious
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cosmic [koz-mik]
Definition
vast; of the universe
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devolve [di-VOLV]
Definition
v. to transfer or delegate upon another; pass on (on or upon goes after it usually)
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effete [i-FEET]
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adj. exhausted of vigor or energy; worn out
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ensemble [ahn-SAHM-buhl]
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n. matched outfit of clothing; working especially close together; group of musicians
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exhume [ig-ZOOM]
Definition
v. dig up (a body); revive (an old play)metaphorically
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fusillade [FYOO-suh-leyd]
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n. firing of shots
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infraction [in-FRAK-shun]
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n. breaking of a rule
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lapidary [LAP-i-der-ee]
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n. cutter of precious stones
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mace [meys]
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n. ceremonial staff; spiked war club; powdered nutmeg husks (spice)
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meretriciuos [mer-i-TRISH-ush]
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adj. cheaply showy
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opulent [OP-yuh-lunt]
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adj. luxurious
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paregoric [par-i-GAWR-ik]
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n. pain-killing drug
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refractory [ri-FRAK-tuh-ree]
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adj. unruly; unresponsive to treatment
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tactile [TAK-til]
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adj. from the sense of touch
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tocsin [TOK-sin]
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n. alarm bell
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tribulation [trib-yuh-LEY-shuhn]
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n. suffering
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