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chapter 8
chapter 8
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English
11th Grade
02/12/2015

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acquiesce
Definition
to give in, to comply
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affinity
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a likeness, a natural relationship, a kinship
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blasphemous
Definition
irreverent, profane
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buttress
Definition
A SUPPORT OR PROP
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circumspect
Definition
careful to consider consequences, cautious, prudent
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corroboration
Definition
confirmation
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deplete
Definition
to use up gradually, to lessen in amount or value
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despotic
Definition
ruling oppressively and absolutely; tyrannical
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emaciated
Definition
very thin (usually as a result of starvation), wasting away
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empirical
Definition
based on observation or experiment and no theory
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extraneous
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not essential or vital
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fallow
Definition
inactive, plowed but not sowed
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homogeneous
Definition
of the same kind
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hyperbole
Definition
obvious exaggeration
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incontrovertible
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indisputable
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irascible
Definition
irritable, easily angered, cranky, cross
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laconic
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using a minimum of words; concise to the point of seeming rude
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magnanimity
Definition
having a lofty, generous and courageous spirit
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obsequious
Definition
overly attentive, like a sycophant, servile
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proliferation
Definition
an increase in number, mulitplication
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scrupulous
Definition
very principled, very careful and conscientious
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sublime
Definition
exalted, noble,uplifting
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surreptitious
Definition
secret, clandestine, stealthy
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veracity
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devotion to the truth
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zeal
Definition
enthusiasm, fervor
(zealot)
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