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English Midterm Vocab
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English
9th Grade
01/12/2009

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arch
Definition
any part of a curve (noun)
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capitulating
Definition
something that is arranged or proposed on terms, bargained (adjective)
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colloquial
Definition
conversational (of words/phrases) (adjective)
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disdain
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to think unworthy of oneself, or of one's notice; to regard or treat with contempt; to despise, scorn (verb)
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feign
Definition
to pretend (verb)
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impudent
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immodest, shameless, unblushing (adjective)
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indentured
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bound by indentures (contracts) especially as a servant or apprentice (adjective)
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innocuous
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harmless (adjective)
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insatiable
Definition
that always craves for more, that cannot be satisfied (adjective)
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insurmountable
Definition
something that cannot be overcome or passed over (adjective)
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irresolute
Definition
left ambiguous, unresolved (adjective)
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mien
Definition
the look, conduct, or character of a person (adjective)
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oblique
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having a slanted direction or position but not vertical or horizontal, diverging from a straight line (adjective)
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opulent
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rich, wealthy, affluent (adjective)
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perceptible
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able to be seen or noticed (adjective)
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provocation
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the action of exciting someone, incitement (noun)
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rapt
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a trance, ecstasy (noun)
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sardonic
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bitter, scornful, mocking (of a smile, laughter) (adjective)
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scintillating
Definition
that which sparkles (adjective)
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taciturn
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reserved in speech, saying little (adjective)
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