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Finals, Vocabulary
For Finals
52
English
9th Grade
06/04/2011

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Ignominy
Definition
disgrace
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scaffold
Definition
a temporary structure
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simplistic
Definition
oversimplified
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grapple
Definition
to seize another
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blithe
Definition
joyous in disposition
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obtrude
Definition
to thrust forth; push out
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Repudiate
Definition
to cast off or disown
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incredulous
Definition
indicating or showing unbelief
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spartan
Definition
brave; undaunted
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auroral
Definition
of or like the dawn
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abode
Definition
home
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concede
Definition
to acknowledge as true
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aloof
Definition
at a distance, especially in feeling or interest
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expediency
Definition
a sense of self-interest
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occult
Definition
claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers
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retrospective
Definition
directed to the past
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reverence
Definition
a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe
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Sepulcher
Definition
a tomb, grave, or burial place
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Apothegm
Definition
a short, pithy, instructive saying
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Infamy
Definition
extremely bad reputation
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Chiaroscuro
Definition
the distribution of light and shade in a picture
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Pious
Definition
having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for god
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Malice
Definition
desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another
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Lurid
Definition
horrible; revolting
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Iniquity
Definition
gross injustice or wickedness
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Tremulous
Definition
trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
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assonance
Definition
resemblance of sounds
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orgy
Definition
wild, drunken or licentious festivity or revelry.
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Complacent
Definition
pleased, especially with oneself
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Efficacy
Definition
capacity for producing a desired result or effect
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gild
Definition
to coat with gold (gilded age)
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Pathos
Definition
the quality or power in an actual life experience
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Diatribe
Definition
a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation
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Cant
Definition
insincere
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Rapscallion
Definition
rascal
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Confluence
Definition
flowing together
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Obsequy
Definition
funeral
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Prelude
Definition
preliminary to action
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Dingy
Definition
shabby
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Sordid
Definition
dirty, selfish
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Extemporize
Definition
to speak improvisation-ally
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Oculist
Definition
doctor of the eye
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Strident
Definition
making a harsh sound
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Prodigality
Definition
lavish abundance
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Defunct
Definition
no longer in effect
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Meretricious
Definition
alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions
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Shiftless
Definition
lacking in resourcefulness
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Libertine
Definition
sexually unrestrained
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Prig
Definition
one who demands silly things of others in a irritating way
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Grail
Definition
any greatly desired and sought-after objective
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Prig
Definition
one who demands silly things of others in a irritating way
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Grail
Definition
any greatly desired and sought-after objective
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