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English
11th Grade
04/21/2015

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Ameliorate (v.)
Definition
To make better.
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Arbiter (n.)
Definition
A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.
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Atomization (n.)
Definition
The conversion into a fine particle or droplet.
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Augur (v.)
Definition
To signal an outcome.
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Congeries (n.)
Definition
A disorderly group or collection.
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Contentious (adj.)
Definition
Causing or likely to cause an argument.
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Dionysian (adj.)
Definition
Given frenzied or uncontrolled behavior.
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Effrontery (n.)
Definition
Insolent or impertinent behavior.
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Incubi (n.)
Definition
A male demon believed to have sexual intercourse with a sleeping women.
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Indictment (n.)
Definition
A formal charge or accusation of serious crime.
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Lascivious (adj.)
Definition
Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire.
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Lechery (n.)
Definition
Excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness.
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Licentious (adj.)
Definition
Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
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Malevolence (n.)
Definition
The wish to do evil to others.
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Perjury (n.)
Definition
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
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Placidly (adv.)
Definition
Not easily upset or excited.
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Propitiation (n.)
Definition
The action of appeasing a god or spirit or person.
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Prudent (adj.)
Definition
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
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Sublime (adj.)
Definition
Of such excellence, grandeur or beauty to inspire great admiration or awe.
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Vengeance (n.)
Definition
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
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