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1-15 Fall Vocab
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10th Grade
02/12/2012

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Abject (adj)
Abject poverty is everywhere in Africa and is nothing like poverty in America
Definition
Being of the most miserable kind; wretched: abject poverty.
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Contravene (v)
Contravene the prohibition of discrimination.
Definition
To act or be counter to; violate
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Affectation (n)
Affectation of indifference i began to chop idly at the ground in front of me with my hatchet.
Definition
A show, pretense, or display.
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Precipitous (adj)
Valleys of great depth, and some with very precipitous sides, lie round snowdon, separating the various ridges.
Definition
extremely or impassably steep
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Magnanimity (n)
Magnanimity of heart to make the first move
Definition
extremely liberal and generous of spirit
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Sagacity(n)
His services are much in request, and he has evidently great sagacity and skill in his department of work.
Definition
the quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom
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Circumscribed (tr. v)
Circumscribe the world of rationality.
Definition
To determine the limits of; define.
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Acrimonious (adj)
What's needed is a genuine spirit of co-operation, we need to defuse this increasingly acrimonious situation.
Definition
Bitter and sharp in language or tone
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Ensconced (tr.v)
Ensconced on the leather sofas by the attractive hostess of the club
Definition
To settle (oneself) securely or comfortably
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Acquiesce (v)

Victims would not acquiesce in any sham process aimed at facilitating an amnesty for the terrorists who have escaped justice.
Definition
to agree or consent
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Staunch(adj)
Staunch the bleeding until she can be taken to hospital.
Definition
steadfast or firm, as in one’s beliefs
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Fastidious (adj)

I was uneasy to think myself too fastidious, whilst i fancied dr. johnson quite satisfied.
Definition
excessively critical or demanding; difficult to please
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Effete (adj)

Effete, middle class or whatever you want, i head straight for the dulwich woodhouse when i want a drink.
Definition
acking in wholesome vigor; decadent
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Eclectic (adj)
Eclectic mix of brands visit house of fraser's new boutique.
Definition
not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered to be the best elements of all systems
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Indelible (adj)
The indelible fluid was still on my hand fifty years later.
Definition
Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent
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