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EMHS English Final 2011 Vocab
EMHS English Final 2011 Vocab
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English
11th Grade
06/13/2011
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Frugal
 Definition
Thrifty
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Pecuniary
 Definition
Having to do with money
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Munificent
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Generous
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Equity
 Definition
The net value
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Indigent
 Definition
Impoverished; Lacking necessities
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Recession
 Definition
A decline in the economy
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Solvent
 Definition
Able to meet financial obligations
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Remunerate
 Definition
To pay for something
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Depreciate
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To decrease in value
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Austerity
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Severe restrictions
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Debunk
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To expose as false
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Chastise
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To punish severely
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Vilify
 Definition
To slander; Make vicious insulting comments about
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Invective
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Abusive language
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Impugn
 Definition
To attack as false or questionable
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Harass
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To torment constantly
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Acrimonious
 Definition
Bitter in tone
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Derogatory
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Insulting; Belittling
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Innuendo
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A subtle hint at something negative
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Disparage
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To speak of disrespectfully
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Banter
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Playful and good humored remarks
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Caricature
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Distorted for comic effect
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Droll
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Amusingly odd
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Facetious
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Playfully joking; not to be taken seriously
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Flippant
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Rudely witty
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Hilarity
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Extreme Amusement
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Ludicrous
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Ridiculously absurd
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Mirth
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Good spirits, happiness
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Whimsical
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Playful or unpredictable
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Witticism
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Clever remark
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Disparity
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Inequality
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Homogeneous
 Definition
Similar in kind
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Deviate
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To vary from the path
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Antithesis
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Exact Opposite
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Nuance
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Slight degree of difference
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Tantamount
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Equivalent to
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Analogy
 Definition
A comparison
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Congruence
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Agreement; Harmony
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Heterogeneous
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Mixed; Varied
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Commensurate
 Definition
Corresponding in size or degree
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Autocratic
 Definition
Ruling with unlimited power
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Autonomy
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Independence; Self-determination
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Caste
 Definition
Social class of rank and profession
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Despot
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A tyrant
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Feudal
 Definition
Systems of lords and vassals
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Hegemony
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Dominance
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Oligarchy
 Definition
Government by the few
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Sovereign
 Definition
A king or queen
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Totalitarian
 Definition
All-controlling government
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Usurp
 Definition
Take power by force
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Diligence
 Definition
Hard work; Carefulness
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Fastidious
 Definition
Showing careful attention to detail
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Finicky
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Difficult to please
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Imprudent
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Unwise; Thoughtless
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Judicious
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Having good, Sound judgment
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Meticulous
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Very precise
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Minutia
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Trivial, Small details
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Slovenly
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Untidy; sloppy
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Trepidation
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Anxiety; dread
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Unmindful
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Failing to give care; inattentive
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Condemn
 Definition
To pass judgment against
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Culpable
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Deserving of blame
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Exonerate
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Free from blame
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Extort
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To obtain by threat
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Incorrigible
 Definition
Not capable of being corrected
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Malfeasance
 Definition
Misconduct by an official
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Misdemeanor
 Definition
A minor crime
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Purloin
 Definition
To steal
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Ruffian
 Definition
A gangster or thug
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Unscrupulous
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Without moral restraints
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August
 Definition
Inspiring awe
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Condescend
 Definition
Treat others as inferiors
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Deference
 Definition
Respectful yielding of the opinions of another
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Grovel
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To behave too humbly
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Lackey
 Definition
One who does lowly jobs for another
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Predominate
 Definition
Greatest in number or power
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Slavish
 Definition
Acting like a slave
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Subjugation
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The act of conquering
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Supercilious
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Proudly scornful
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Sycophant
 Definition
A flatter
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