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Fall semester vocab
Fall semester vocab
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English
12th Grade
01/25/2011

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Sententious
Definition
short but wise in expression, characterized by pompous moralizing
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Venal
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open to bribery, marked by corrupt dealings
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Suppliant
Definition
asking humbly and earnestly
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Anthology
Definition
a collection of literary pieces
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Cabal
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a conspiratorial group of plotters
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Cadance
Definition
balanced rhythmic flow in poetry or speech
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Dulcet
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pleasing to the ear, melodious
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Fugue
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a condition of temporary amnesia
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Tacit
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not spoken but shown by actions
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Husbandry
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the production of edible crops for food
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Titular
Definition
existing or being such in title only
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Venues
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a place of a crime or cause of action
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Arrogate
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to claim unwarrantably or presumptuously
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Assent
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to agree or concur, to give into
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Elucidate
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to make lucid or clear
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Exhume
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to remove from a grave, to bring to light especially after a period of obscurity
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Promulgate
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to make known by public declaration, to announce
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Relegate
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to move to a lower position (opposite of DELEGATE)
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Effete
Definition
depleted of vitality, exhausted, marked by self-indulgence
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Enervate
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to weaken or destroy the strength of, to deplete
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Nebulous
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uncertain, "cloudy"
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pall
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to become boring, weariness
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Citadel
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a fortress in a commanding position in or near a city
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Cloister
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(n) a place related to religious seclusion, a quiet secluded place
(V) to shut away from the world
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August
Definition
inspiring awe or admiration
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Ambivalent
Definition
uncertain or indecisive as to which course to follow
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Amenable
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responsive to advice or authority, obedient, responsible
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Blithe
Definition
carefree, lighthearted, and happy
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Brusque
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abrupt and curt, gruff, rough
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Contiguous
Definition
sharing an edge or boundary, touching, adjacent
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Corroborate
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to strenghten or support with other evidence
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Coterie
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small often select group of people who associate with one another frequently
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Stolid
Definition
having or diplaying little emotion
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Nave
Definition
central part of a church
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Prodigal
Definition
rashly of wastefully extravagant
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scruple
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an uneasy feeling arising from conscience,or Principle that tends to hinder action
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Venial
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easily excused or forgiven
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Cache
Definition
a hiding place used especially for strong provisions
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effulgence
Definition
a brilliant radiance
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imbue
Definition
to inspire, permeate
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replete
Definition
abundantly suppiled
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Fulsome
Definition
offensive to good taste, esp. as being excessive; overdone or gross, excessively or insincerely lavish
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Garrulous
Definition
excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, esp. about trivial matters
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Inveigle
Definition
to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements (sweet talking)
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propitious
Definition
presenting favorable conditions; favorable
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Vituperation
Definition
verbal abuse or castigation; violent denunciation or condemnation
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Homily
Definition
a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature
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Citadel
Definition
a fortress that commands a city and is used in the control of the inhabitants and in defense during attack or siege
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Gird
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to encircle or bind with a belt or band 9somtimes to prepare for battle
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Exculpate
Definition
to clear from a charge of guilt or fault; free from blame; vindicate
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