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College Vocab 2
Vocab Chapter 3 & 4
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09/05/2012
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Allusion
 Definition
A hint about
- Indirect Refrence
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Altruistic
 Definition
Unselfish
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Appease
 Definition
To calm
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Arbitrary
 Definition
Impulsive; Determined by personal judgment
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Assail
 Definition
To attack physically or verbally
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Banal
 Definition
Unoriginal; overused; commonplace
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Euphemism
 Definition
A term that doesn't offend
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Mercenary
 Definition
Greedy; motivated only by financial
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Syndrome
 Definition
A group of symptoms
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Taint
 Definition
To damage
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Calamity
 Definition
A tragedy;
An event bringing great tragedy or loss
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Comprehensive
 Definition
Complete; Including all or much
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Conventional
 Definition
Usual; Customary; Ordinary
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Flagrant
 Definition
Obvious; Shockingly obvious; outrageous
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Fluctuate
 Definition
To vary irregularly; to go up and down or back and forth
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Persevere
 Definition
To keep going
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Ponder
 Definition
To think about
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Rehabilitate
 Definition
To return to normal life
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Turmoil
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Disorder
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Venture
 Definition
To dare
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