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Divest-Nonchalance
Divest-Nonchalance
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11th Grade
08/29/2011
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divest/divestment
 Definition
to strip or deprive
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jettison
 Definition
to abandon
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prurient
 Definition
lustfulness
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indignation
 Definition
strong displeasure or anger
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swain
 Definition
noble-minded, polite, modest
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trepidation
 Definition
fear or agitation
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gambit
 Definition
maneuver used to gain advantage
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pedantic
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ostentatious
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self-deprecating
 Definition
excessively modest
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contrarian
 Definition
one who rejects the majority opinion
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evangelical
 Definition
devoted, dilligent, and enthusiastic
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chutzpa
 Definition
audactity or nerve
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galvanize
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to stimulate
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appropriate
 Definition
suitable for a particular occasion
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copious
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abundant
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ambiguity
 Definition
doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning
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dubious
 Definition
doubtful or uncertain
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paramount
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chief in importance or impact
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indicative
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showing, signifying, or pointing out
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nonchalance
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cool indifference or lack of concern
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