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English Vocab 1
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English
12th Grade
09/03/2009

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glib
Definition
done in a smooth offhand manner, easily spoken; speaking so smoothly to be sincere
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lugubrious
Definition
sad or mournful; often to an exaggerated deree
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finesse
Definition
delicate skill; subtly; to bring about with skill; to evade
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nemesis
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an avenger; an unbeatable rival; a person who punishes others for evil deeds
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purloin
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to steal
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banal
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commonplace; trite; stale from overuse
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pseudonym
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fictitious name
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lampoon
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satirical writing; ridicule
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nefarious
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villainous; infamous; having a bad reputation
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bellicose
Definition
quarrelsome; hostile; inclined to fighting
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