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Eng 10 Vocab Lesson 8
Eng 10 Vocab Lesson 8
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English
10th Grade
12/03/2008

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abate

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to lessen in violence or intensity

Synonym: subside; decrease

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decorum

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conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior

Synonym: propriety

 

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abhor

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to detest; to hate strongly

Synonym: despise; loathe

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dole

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to distribute; to give out sparingly

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extrovert

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one who is outgoing; one who is energized rather than drained by interactions with others

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duplicity

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intentional deceit in speech or conduct

Synonym: deception

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austere

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stern; severe; plain

Synonym: strict; unadorned

 

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gamut

 

 

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the whole range or extent

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droll

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amusing in an odd or whimsical way

Synonym: quaint

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effigy

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a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group
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