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English Vocabulary
2nd/ 3rd Quarter Vocabulary Words
25
English
8th Grade
01/26/2013

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Emunciate
Definition
(To articulate) Clearly and correctly.
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Copious
Definition
Plentiful in number.
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Tenacious
Definition
Persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired.
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Succinct
Definition
Clearly and briefly stated; concise.
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Revere
Definition
To regard highly with love or admire.
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Narcissistic
Definition
Having to do with extreme self-adoration and a feeling of superiority to everyone.
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Malicious
Definition
Intending to hurt another; spiteful.
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Novelty
Definition
Something that is new or unique.
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Petulant
Definition
Rude in speech or behavior.
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Rudiments
Definition
The basics.
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Avid
Definition
Characterized by the enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit.
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Soliloquy
Definition
The act of talking to oneself silently or aloud. In drama it shows a character alone on stage uttering his/her thoughts aloud. We often learn characters' motives and states of mind from this dramatic conversation.
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Assuage
Definition
To make milder; ease; relieve.
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Piety
Definition
Reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations.
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Waning
Definition
To decrease in size, extent, or degree: dwindle; to diminish in phase.
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Formidable
Definition
Tending to inspire, awe, or wonder
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Jubilant
Definition
Exultant, joyful
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Auspicious
Definition
Promising success; favored by fortune
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Tentative
Definition
Not fully worked out or developed; hesitant; uncertain
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Mundane
Definition
Commonplace; ordinary or boring
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Terse
Definition
Using only words that are needed to make the point; very concise, sometimes to the point of rudeness
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Zealous
Definition
Filled with enthusiasm
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Superficial
Definition
Lacking depth or importance
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Philanthropic
Definition
Showing a desire to help others by giving gifts; charitable; humane
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Nonchalant
Definition
Casual and indifferent; not showing great concern or worry about anything
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