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English
10th Grade
02/14/2011

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Term
Ambition
Definition
–noun
1. an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment
Term
Differentiate
Definition
–verb
1. to chato form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish
Term
Ideal
Definition
-noun
1. A conception of something in its absolute perfection.

2.One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence.
Term
Integrity
Definition
–noun
1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished
Term
Speculate
Definition
–verb
1. to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
2. to indulge in conjectural thought.
Term
Abstinence
Definition
-noun
1. any self-restraint, self-denial, or forbearance
Term
Ambulatory
Definition
-adjective
1. of, relating to, or designed for walking
2. changing position; not fixed
Term
Devoid
Definition
–adjective
1. not possessing, untouched by, void, or destitute (usually followed by of )
Term
Diatribe
Definition
–noun
1. a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism
Term
Didactic
Definition
–adjective
1. intended for instruction; instructive
2. inclined to teach or lecture others too much
Term
Diffident
Definition
–adjective
1. lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
2. restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc
Term
Disillusion
Definition
–verb
1. to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant.
Term
Futile
Definition
–adjective
1. incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful: Attempting to force
2. trifling; frivolous; unimportant
Term
Mandatory
Definition
–adjective
1. authoritatively ordered; obligatory; compulsory
2. pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing a command.
3. Law, permitting no option; not to be disregarded or modified
Term
Melancholy
Definition
–noun
1. a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.
2. sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness
Term
Morbid
Definition
–adjective
1. suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.
2. affected by, caused by, causing, or characteristic of disease.
3. pertaining to diseased parts
4. gruesome; grisly.
Term
Munificent
Definition
–adjective
1. extremely liberal in giving; very generous.
2. characterized by great generosity
Term
Nostalgia
Definition
–noun
1. a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland, or to one's family and friends; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time
Term
Scoffed
Definition
–verb
1. to speak derisively; mock; jeer
Term
Trajectory
Definition
–noun
1. the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight.
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