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FMHS LEAP
Vocab 5
30
English
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09/19/2005

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mercurial
Definition
guick and changeable in temperament
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diffident
Definition
lacking of marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid
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induce
Definition
persuasive; to cause
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bilateral
Definition
having or formed of two sides
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virago
Definition
a large, strong woman
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preceptor
Definition
teacher; instructer
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nostrum
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quack remedy
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peregrination
Definition
travel
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platitude
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lack of originality; triteness
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paragon
Definition
a model of excellence or perfection of a kind; a peerless example
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excoriate
Definition
to tear of wear off the skin of; abrade
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amenable
Definition
responsive to advice
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repine
Definition
to be discontented or in low in spirits; complain or fret
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nebulous
Definition
cloudy, misty, or hazy
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odious
Definition
arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure
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expiate
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to make amends; atone
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circumlocution
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a roundabout expression
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cajole
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to urge with gentle and repeated appleals, teasing, or flattery
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gaffe
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a socially awkward or tactless act
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subrogate
Definition
to substitute (one person) for another
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circumspect
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heedful of circumstances and potential consequences; prudent
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congruence
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agreement; harmony; conformity
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erstwhile
Definition
in the past; at a former time
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fortnight
Definition
a period of 14 days; two weeks
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saturnine
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melancholy or sullen
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dereliction
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willful neglect as of duty or principle
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elysium
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a place or condition of ideal happiness
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flippant
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disrepectful levity
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ignominy
Definition
great personal dishonor or humiliation
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prosaic
Definition
lacking in imagination and spirit; dull
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