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english 10a vocab
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English
10th Grade
09/12/2019

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deference
Definition
respectful submission to another's judgement.
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coherent
Definition
logical and easy to understand.
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abashed
Definition
embarrassed or ashamed.
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inculcation
Definition
teaching using frequent repetition.
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theology
Definition
study of religion or god.
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gingerly
Definition
to use great care or caution.
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abomination
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something horrible that is greatly disliked.
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blasphemy
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act of cursing god.
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deposition
Definition
witnesses testimony.
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prodigious
Definition
extraordinary in size or amount.
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anonymity
Definition
freedom from identification.
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confounded
Definition
puzzled or confused by something.
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agape
Definition
wide open.
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beguile
Definition
influence or charm usually with trickery.
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flounder
Definition
hesitate or struggle marked by stumbling movements.
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adamant
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set in opinion,stubborn
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cleave
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to split something at its natural or weakest point.
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purged
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to get rid of something.
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contemplate
Definition
think about something seriously and at length.
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reluctant
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hesitant or unsure of something.
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dejected
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feeling depressed or sad because of some reason.
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anguish
Definition
physical or mental pain.
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serene
Definition
calm,relaxed and tranquil.
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ominous
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sign foreshadowing something bad is going to happen.
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derogatory
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offensive language used to insult,belittle.
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plaintive
Definition
sounding sad or expressing sorrow
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venerate
Definition
to treat someone with utmost respect
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apprehensive
Definition
frightened, scare, or nervous to do something.
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precede
Definition
to go before something
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subdue
Definition
to bring down with forcible control
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subside
Definition
diminish in intensity.
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reprehensible
Definition
something highly unacceptable and should be censored.
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cliche
Definition
overused, unoriginal phrase,trend, or idea.
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maul
Definition
assault or attack something.
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meager
Definition
too small.
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disarming
Definition
charming,attractive nature.
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apathy
Definition
indifference, not caring one way or another.
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indigation
Definition
anger at unfairness.
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console
Definition
to comfort someone.
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contrieve
Definition
do something in a creative or clever manner.
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pretentious
Definition
arrogant
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imperceptible
Definition
slight or sutle difficult to notice
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demise
Definition
the end or death of something
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synonymous
Definition
similar,same as something else
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rousing
Definition
inspiring,exciting
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pugnacious
Definition
quarrel or ready to fight
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amicable
Definition
friendly
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impetuous
Definition
being impulsive
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prolific
Definition
highly productive
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divergent
Definition
tending to be different, deviating from the norm
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