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English Vocabulary
"Remarks Concerning The Savages"
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English
10th Grade
01/15/2011

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Civility
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politeness: the act of showing regard for others
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Impartiality
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an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
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Sages
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a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
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Oratory
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addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
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Posterity
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descendants: all of the offspring of a given progenitor
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Esteem
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the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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Foremost
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first: ranking above all others
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Stipulations
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stipulation - (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record;
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Loquacity
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the quality of being wordy and talkative
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Approbation
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Official approval
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