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English Vocab - List 2 (1-25)
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25
Language - English
11th Grade
12/06/2007
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capricious
 Definition
characterized by sudden change; fickle
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veracious
 Definition
truthful
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deferential
 Definition
marked by courteous respect
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ominous
 Definition
being an omen of evil
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tangible
 Definition
capable of being touched
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abode
 Definition
home or dwelling place
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querulous
 Definition
complaining
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endeavor
 Definition
effort (noun or verb)
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expedite
 Definition
to speed the progress of
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precarious
 Definition
dangerously lacking in security or stability
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ennui
 Definition
boredom
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superfluous
 Definition
extra
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inevitable
 Definition
unavoidable
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prowess
 Definition
exceptional skill
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paean
 Definition
song of praise
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bucolic
 Definition
pertaining to the countryside
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altruism
 Definition
selflessness
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destitute
 Definition
poverty-stricken
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ravenous
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extremely hungry
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frugal
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thrifty
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averse
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reluctant
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banal
 Definition
lacking originality; trite
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benign
 Definition
kindly
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bibliophile
 Definition
lover of books
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bland
 Definition
mild
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