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English Vocab Unit 7-8
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10th Grade
10/30/2012

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Proficient
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skilled at; highly knowledgeable of
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Factotum
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an assistant who does a variety of jobs
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Facsimile
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a copy or imitation
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Facile
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too simplistic or easy
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Expound
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to explain or discuss in detail
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Proponent
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one who argues in favor of; supporter
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Infrastructure
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the basic framework of a building or a system
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Construe
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to interpret or analyze something in a particular way
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Constructive
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having a positive effect; helpful
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Destitute
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having no money; poor
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Restitution
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payment for an injury; compensation
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Stature
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level of achievement or authority; standing
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Complacent
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satisfied with a situation that shouldn't be changed or improved
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Placebo
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something which has a positive mental effect, but not physical effect
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Placid
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calm; undisturbed
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Gratuitous
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unnecessary or unwanted
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Ingratiate
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to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness
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Ingrate
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one who is not properly thankful
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Docile
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easily taught; submissive to instruction
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Indoctrinate
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to teach a certain point of view
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Doctrine
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that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
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Temper
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to decrease the strength of
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Temperance
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restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
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Intemperate
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lacking moderation; severe or extreme
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