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English 68
English 68 - Second 20 words
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10th Grade
01/13/2010

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Juxtapose
Definition
To place close together, especially in order to compare or contrast.
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Lethargy
Definition
A great lack of energy; inactivity due to laziness; sluggishness.
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Ambiguous
Definition
Able to be interpreted in more than one way; not clear.
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Inane
Definition
Without sense or meaning; foolish.
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Dissident
Definition
A person opposed to established ideas or beliefs, especially in politics or religion.
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Embellish
Definition
To decorate; beautify by adding details.
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Subsidize
Definition
To support financially; provide a grant or contribution.
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Fritter
Definition
To spend or waste a little at a time.
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Inadvertent
Definition
Unintentional; accidental.
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Sporadic
Definition
Happening now and then; occasional.
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Relinquish
Definition
To surrender something; give something up
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Impetuous
Definition
Done or acting in a hurry, with little thought; impulsive
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Relinquish
Definition
To surrender something; give something up
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Relinquish
Definition
To surrender something; to give something up
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Impetuous
Definition
Done or acting in a hurry, with little thought; impulsive
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Maudlin
Definition
Tearfully sentimental; overly emotional
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Berate
Definition
To criticize or scold harshly
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Ubiquitous
Definition
Existing or seeming to exist everywhere at the same time
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Zenith
Definition
The highest point or condition; peak
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Estrange
Definition
To make unsympathetic or unfriendly; alienate
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Infallible
Definition
Not capable of error or failure; unable to make a mistake
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Euphoric
Definition
Overjoyed; having an intense feeling of well-being.
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Regress
Definition
To return to an earlier, generally worse, condition or behavior
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