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English Vocabulary 4.16
Cleveland's Eng. Voc.
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English
11th Grade
01/10/2011
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nepotism
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favoritisim by a boss shown toward a relative
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numismatist
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coin collector
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obeisance
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a bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect
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obsequy
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a funeral rite or ceremony
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obtrude
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to push something toward, or upon a person
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ogre
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monster; hideous being
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opiate
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narcotic; causing sleep or relief
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oscillate
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to swing or move back and forth like a pendulum
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ostentatious
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showing off, boastful showy, pretentious
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oust
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to drive out;expel, eject
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pacify
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to calm down
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paean
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song of praise or joy
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pall
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soemthing that covers or conceals
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pallid
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pale, dull
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palpable
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obvious; capable of being touched or felt
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