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CCE Vocab 15
Vocabulary 15
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09/18/2012

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Cryptic
Definition

[kryptikas - hidden]

Mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous

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Altruism
Definition

[alter - other]

Unselfish concern for the welfare of others

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Nemesis
Definition

[nemein - to deal out]

In Greek mythology, the godess of retributive justice (capitalized); hence, just punishment, retribution

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surrogate
Definition
something that serves as a substitute
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medley
Definition
a mixture, especially of heterogeneous elements; hodgepodge; jumble
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incense
Definition

[incendere - to kindle]

to inflame with wrath; make angry; enrage

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sedulous
Definition
diligent in application or pursuit, painstaking
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castigate
Definition
ti criticize or reprimand severely
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indomitable
Definition
unconquerable; incapable of being overcome or subdued
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throttle
Definition

[throttle - throat]

to choke, strangle; to suppress, silence

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dispassionate
Definition
Free from passion or emotion; implies the absence of passion or strong emotion, hence, connotes cool, disinterested judgment
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abrogate
Definition
to abolish by formal or official means, annul by an authoritative act, repeal
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sanctuary
Definition
a place that provides refuge, asylum, or immunity
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auspice
Definition
patronage, support, sponsership
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plebiscite
Definition
a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question
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tadashi
Definition
the love of my life, sweetest guy ever
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callie
Definition
the most kind and caring woman ever, beautiful beyond belief, amazing
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