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English 2A Word List
Group 7-8
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English
10th Grade
01/07/2011
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Astemious
 Definition
Self denying; refraining from indulging
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Blithe
 Definition
Free-spirited; Carefree
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Crepusclar
 Definition
Active at dawn and dusk
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Enunciaton
 Definition
Clear pronunciation; Accent; Articulation
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Headstrong
 Definition
Stubborn; Willful
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Lackluster
 Definition
Dull; Monotonous; Bland
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Objective
 Definition
Unbiased; Not subjective
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Pliable
 Definition
Flexible; Not Stubborn
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Rescind
 Definition
Retract; Repeal
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Temper
 Definition
To Moderate; Soften
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Abstruse
 Definition
Difficult to understand; Obscure
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Blunderbuss
 Definition
1. Ancient Weapon (type of gun); 2. A clumsy person
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Cringe
 Definition
Recoil; Flinch; Shy Away
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Envenom
 Definition
To cause bitterness and bad feeling
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Hedonism
 Definition
Self Indulgence; Pleasure-seeking
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Laconic
 Definition
Using few words; Brief; To the point
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Oblique
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Indirect; Slanting
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Plumage
 Definition
Feathers of a bird
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Resignation
 Definition
Acceptance of fate
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Tenacious
 Definition
Stubborn; Resolute; Holding firm to a purpose
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