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Chinua Achebe JRS & RLP 4
Vocab List 6
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English
10th Grade
04/11/2011

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Denigration(v.)
Definition
To speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame.
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Superannuated(adj.)
Definition
Retired because of age or infirmity.
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Eradicate(v.)
Definition
To remove or destroy utterly; extirpate.
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Overzealous(adj.)
Definition
Too zealous.
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Cultural Conflict(n.)
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A conflict within a culture.
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Benevolent(adj.)
Definition
Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.
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Pandemonium(n.)
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Wild uproar or unrestrained disorder.
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Emissary(n.)
Definition
A representative sent on a mission or errand.
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Communal(adj.)
Definition
Used or shared in common by everyone in a group.
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Cordiality(n.)
Definition
Warmth of feeling.
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Meager(adj.)
Definition
Deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty.
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Brusqueness(n.)
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Abrupt in manner; blunt; rough.
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Interim(n.)
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An intervening time; interval; meantime.
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Abomination(n.)
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Anything abominable; anything greatly disliked or abhorred.
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Arduous(adj.)
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Requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult.
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Clambered(v.)
Definition
To climb, using both feet and hands; climb with effort or difficulty.
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Revel(v.)
Definition
To take great pleasure or delight.
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Taut(adj.)
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Tightly drawn; tense; not slack.
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Improvident(adj.)
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Lacking foresight; incautious; unwary.
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Capricious(adj.)
Definition
Subject to, led by.
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Rebuke(v.)
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To express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
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Approbation(n.)
Definition
Approval; commendation.
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Trifle(n.)
Definition
An article or thing of very little value.
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Wily(adj.)
Definition
Full of, marked by.
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Malevolent(adj.)
Definition
Wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious.
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