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10th Grade
05/29/2011

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Contemplate
Definition
to look thoughtfully at something for a long time
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avarice
Definition
extreme greed for wealth
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lucid
Definition
showing abiltiy to think clearly
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bard
Definition
a poet
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dynamic
Definition
the pattern or change or growth of an object
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dramaturgy
Definition
the art or technique of dramatic composition
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foreboding
Definition
an omen
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apparition
Definition
an unexpected sight
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prophesy
Definition
to predict on the basis of a future
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surmise
Definition
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
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resolute
Definition
purposeful
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pristine
Definition
in its original condition
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unrepentant
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showing no regret
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exacerbate
Definition
to make a problem worse
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sinister
Definition
evil
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appall
Definition
horrify
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apotheosis
Definition
a climax
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contrived
Definition
deliberately created rather than arising naturally
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scrutinize
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to examine or inspect closely
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decrepit
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worn out because of age
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euphemism
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a mild or indirect word
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orthodoxy
Definition
official or generally accepted theory
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implicit
Definition
implied through not plainly expressed
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scapegoat
Definition
a person to blame for the wrongdoings or faults of others
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rectify
Definition
to correct
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exhort
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to strongly encourage
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indignation
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characterized by anger
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tepid
Definition
only slightly warm
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copious
Definition
abundant in supply
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cower
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to crouch in fear
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revere
Definition
to feel deep respect for someone
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remiss
Definition
lacking care or attention to duty
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cogent
Definition
having the power to convince
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dissemble
Definition
to conceal one's true motives
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authoritarian
Definition
requiring strict obedience
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totalitarian
Definition
of or relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial
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theocratic
Definition
of or relating to a system of government in which religious leaders rule in the name of God
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exile
Definition
the state of being expelled or barred from one's native country
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formidable
Definition
inspiring fear or respect by being impressively large,powerful,intense
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clandestine
Definition
kept secret or done secretively, esp. because of illegality
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dissident
Definition
in opposition to official policy
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vitality
Definition
energy
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obligatory
Definition
required because of a rule
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tangible
Definition
able to physically felt
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oppressive
Definition
causing hardship
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exuberant
Definition
characterized by lively energy or excitement
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apprehension
Definition
fear that something bad will happen
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acquiescence
Definition
accepting something bad without protest
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reproach
Definition
to express disapproval
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platitude
Definition
a statement that has been used too often to be interesting
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reticence
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shyness
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impassive
Definition
not feeling or showing emotion
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implacable
Definition
unstoppable
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rapport
Definition
a close relationship
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aesthetic
Definition
concerned with beauty
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elusive
Definition
difficult to find
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vouch
Definition
assert that something is true
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oscillate
Definition
to move back and fourth
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comport
Definition
conduct oneself
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blatant
Definition
done openly
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