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English II Semester II Vocab
44811 - Sophomore - Acc English Final Exam Review
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Language - English
10th Grade
05/31/2010
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Avarice
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Greed
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Bigot
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A person intolerant of differences in others
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Furtive
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Stealthy
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Candid
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Outspoken
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Extradite
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To turn over to authorities
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Expunge
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To eliminate
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Copious
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A large amount
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Argot
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Special words used by a specific group
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Mercenary
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Soldier for hire
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Strident
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Harsh sounding
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Cynical
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Doubtful
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Demure
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Destitute
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Ambivalent
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Having opposing views
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Intrepid
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Brave
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Abate
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To lessen in intensity
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Dole
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To distribute
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Gamut
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Range/extent
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Duplicity
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Intentional deceit
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Effigy
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Crude dummy or image representing a hated group or person
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Magnanimous
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Noble
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Impound
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To seize and retain in custody of the law
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Heinous
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Very bad-looking, horrible, wicked
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Feasible
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Capable of being done
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Fluctuate
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To change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly
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Humility
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The quality or condition of being humble; modest
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Gargantuan
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Extremely large in proportion or power
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Arduous
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Requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult
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Sycophant
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A person who flatters others in an attempt to win favor
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Explicit
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Clearly expressed
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