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English 10 Vocabulary
English 10 Vocabulary List #3
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10th Grade
08/16/2011

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isolated
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separated from others
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mentor
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a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
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avidly
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with great eagerness and enthusiasm
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emphatically
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with strong emphasis
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catalyst
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something or someone that brings about change
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tact
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the understanding of the proper thing to do or say around others
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contrary
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stubbornly uncooperative or contradictory
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glutton
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a person who eats too much
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meditate
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to consider for a long time
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usurper
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someone who wrongfully takes possession of something
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silhouette
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an outline that appears dark against a light background
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paranoia
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an irrational fear of danger or misfortune
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manipulate
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to move,operate, or handle
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tremulous
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trembling, unsteady
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oblivious
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paying no attention,completely unaware
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sublime
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supreme, splendid
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The wolf was _________________ from the other wolves by a bear.
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isolated
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Being a ____________ at my job is fun and helpful to new employees.
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mentor
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She ___________ reported that the weather would turn warmer
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avidly
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Dr. Talcott _______________ scolded the students for the vandalism.
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emphatically
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The _____________ in her weight loss program was her pending vacation to Hawaii.
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catalyst
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__________ is something most students learn at home and it helps them socially.
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tact
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The child was being __________ and continued to argue.
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contrary
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I am a ___________ when it comes to sweet treats.
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glutton
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He gave her an answer to her question only after ____________________ for a few minutes.
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meditating
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The prince ______________ the King's authority and finally, the crown.
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usurped
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I can see your ____________ in the distance when the sun is no longer visible.
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silhouette
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My ___________ makes it difficult for me to be high up on a Ferris Wheel.
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paranoia
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I wish I could _______________ the smart board effectively.
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manipulate
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The wind makes the leaves look _______________.
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tremulous
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I was _______________ to the fact that my computer wasn't responding.
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oblivious
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It was a ____________________Royal wedding.
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sublime
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