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English 2 - #1 Pride & Prejudice
English 2 - #1 Pride & Prejudice
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English
11th Grade
10/09/2013

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DIS CON CERT ED
Definition
embarrased frustrated, confused
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DUC TIL I TY
Definition
flexibility, quality of being easy shape or influence
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A SPER I TY
Definition
harshness or sharpness of temper
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EX POST U LA TION
Definition
friendly remonstration, correction
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CE LER I TY
Definition
swiftness of movement, speed, rapidity
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IN DUCE MENT
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something that influences or persuade, an incentive
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FI LI AL
Definition
due from kids to parents
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IN TRE PID I TY
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boldnes, daring, courage, fearlessness
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IN I QUI TOUS
Definition
very unjust, wicked
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FAS TI DU OUS
Definition
hard to please because so particulary
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SER VIL I TY
Definition
in a cringing, fawning, or groveling manner (submit out of fear)
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SA TIR I CAL
Definition
ironic, sarcastic
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PAN E GY RIC
Definition
speech/writing that praises person/thing
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PROG NOS TIC
Definition
predictive of the future
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PE DAN TIC
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displaying one's knowledge more than is necessary
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CON CUR RENCE
Definition
agreement, assent, coincidence
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A BATE MENT
Definition
reduction, diminution, act of putting an end to something
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DE DUC ED
Definition
reach a concluion by reasoning
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AS SI DU OUS
Definition
diligent, busy, working hard
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COM PLAI SANT
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compliant, gracious, willing to please
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FE LI CI TA TIONS
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a formal expression of good wishes
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DIF FI DENCE
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lack of confidence, shy, bashful
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DIS SEM BLE
Definition
hid feelings, motives, disguise
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DIS AP PRO BA TION
Definition
moral disapproval, feeling against something, reject
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IM PLAC ABLE
Definition
unable to be pleased, unforgiving
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PER FORCE
Definition
necessary by force of circumstances
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IN SO LENT
Definition
boldly rude, arrogant
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PRO BI TY
Definition
honest, upright, integrity
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VER A CITY
Definition
truthfulness, precision, accuracy
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VEN ER A TION
Definition
feeling of deep respect, honor
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CON JEC TURES
Definition
opinions based on guesswork without proof
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CON CIL I A TION
Definition
winning over by friendly acts,
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AB LU TION
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washing or cleansing - religious ceremony
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CON DE SCEN SION
Definition
pleasantness to one's inferior rank; patronizing
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CAP TI VA TING
Definition
charming, enchanting, holding by charm
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DE COR UM
Definition
proper behavior, good taste in all things
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DEF ER ENCE
Definition
submission to the opinion or wishes of another
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OS TEN TA TIOUS
Definition
done for showing off
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CON JUNC TION
Definition
union, connection, act of joining
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IN URED
Definition
toughened up due to being ill treated over time
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TRAC TA BLE
Definition
easy to deal with, docile, obedient
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SU PER LA TIVE LY
Definition
above all others, supreme
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TRE PI DA TION
Definition
nervous dread, involuntary trembling
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PRO FI CIENT
Definition
skilled, expert
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PRU DEN TIAL
Definition
using good judgement or common sense
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CON NI VANCE
Definition
pretended ignorance or encouraging wrong doing
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CON GEN IAL
Definition
similar tastes and interests, compatible
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DU PLI CI TY
Definition
deceitful
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CON JU GAL
Definition
to do with marriage
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COR ROB OR A TION
Definition
support, verification, validation
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O BEI SANCE
Definition
movement of body
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OB TRUD ED
Definition
pain, suffering, imposing unpleasantnes on others
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IN JUNC TION
Definition
command or order from a court
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E QUI VO CAL
Definition
having 2 or more meanings...not truly understood
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IN FLIC TION
Definition
forced oneself on others, came w/o invitation
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VOL A TILE
Definition
changeable, unstable, will break out into violence
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RE PLETE
Definition
abundantly supplied
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QUER U LOUS
Definition
complaining, grumbling
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RE MON STRANCE
Definition
protest, complaint, statement of grievance
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RE QUI SITE
Definition
required by circumstances, necessary
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A CRI MO NY
Definition
Bitter temper,manner
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AC TU A TED
Definition
Put into motion or action..motivated
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AF FA BLE
Definition
Easy and pleasant to talk to
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DI LA TOR Y
Definition
Tending to delay, tardy postpone
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AUG MEN TED
Definition
Make something greater in size
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EX PE DI TIOUS LY
Definition
acting quickly, suddent speed
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PAL LI A TION
Definition
Making something appear less serious; excuse
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IN TI MA TION
Definition
Suggestion, hint, insuate
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IM PET U OUS
Definition
Prompt, resourceful, quick
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LI CEN TIOUS NESS
Definition
Loose sexual active, immoral, wastefulnes
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PROF LI GATE
Definition
Very wicked, shamelessly, bad
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PET U LANCE
Definition
Irritability, sauciness
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RE QUIT ED
Definition
Repaid, rewarded
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SAN GUINE
Definition
Naturally cheerful, hopeful, confident
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PER TUR BA TION
Definition
a act that causes disturbance
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