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E9 TKMB 12-17
TKM 12-17 Terms (30)
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English
9th Grade
02/23/2009

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APPALLING (adj)
Definition
causing dismay or horror
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HABILIMENT (n)
Definition
clothes as worn in a particular profession, way of life
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IMPEDIMENTA (n)
Definition
baggage or other things that retard one's progress
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FEY (adj)
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whimsical; strange; otherworldly
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ELUSIVE (adj)
Definition
hard to express or define
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INCONSISTENT (adj)
Definition
not regular or predictable; erratic
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ROTOGRAVURE (adj)
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a photomechanical process by which pictures, typeset matter, etc., are printed from an intaglio copper cylinder
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CONGENIAL (adj)
Definition
agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character
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OBLIQUELY (adv)
Definition
to, toward or at one side
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RESIGNATION (n)
Definition
an accepting, unresisting attitude, state, etc.; submission
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ALTERCATION (n)
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a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy
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UNCOUTH (adj)
Definition
strange and ungraceful in appearance or form
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AMBIDEXTROUS (adj)
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able to use both hands with equal facility
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MYOPIC (adj)
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unable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted
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ACRIMONIOUS (adj)
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caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.
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BODE (v)
Definition
to be an omen of; portend
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QUALMS (n)
Definition
a sudden feeling of sickness, faintness, or nausea
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TEDIOUS (adj)
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wordy so as to cause weariness or boredom
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CASTE (n)
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any rigid system of social distinctions
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INFALLIBLE (adj)
Definition
absolutely trustworthy or sure
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ELUCIDATE (v)
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to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain
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ECCLESIASTIC (adj)
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a minister or priest; a cleric
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CORSET (n)
Definition
a close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with whalebone or similar material and often capable of being tightened by lacing
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SPECULATE (v)
Definition
to engage in thought or reflection; meditate
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PLACID (adj)
Definition
pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed
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ACQUIESCENCE (n)
Definition
agreement or consent by silence or without objection
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CONTEMPTUOUS (adj)
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showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful
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PREROGATIVE (n)
Definition
a right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons
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PREOCCUPATION (n)
Definition
absorption of the attention or intellect.
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VENERABLE (adj)
Definition
commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity
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