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Franny and Zooey Vocab
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General Vocab
10th Grade
02/25/2008

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Dogma
Definition
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
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Dogmatic
Definition
characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
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Strident
Definition
unpleasantly loud and harsh
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Matriculate
Definition
to formally enroll in a college or university
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Decipher
Definition
decode
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Reticent
Definition

reserved, reluctant to draw attention to yourself, disinclined to talk

 

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Constitutionally
Definition
according to the constitution
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Malignant
Definition
dangerous to health
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Categorical
Definition

absoloutely, explicitly

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Aversion
Definition
the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away, avoid
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Vitality
Definition
liveliness
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Discourse
Definition
discussion, to converse
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Inhibited
Definition
held back or restrained
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Clapboards
Definition
overlapping horizontal boards that cover the timber-framed wall of a house
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Inept
Definition
without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment
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Charity
Definition
generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless
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Fringe

Definition
an outer edge; margin
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Palpable
Definition
tangible
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Unimpeachable
Definition
beyond reproach or doubt; blameless
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Psyche
Definition
the human soul, spirit, or mind
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Semblance
Definition
outward aspect or appearance
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Motif
Definition
a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc
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Unadulterated

Definition
utter; absolute, pure
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Relish
Definition
liking or enjoyment of the taste of something
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Morose
Definition
gloomily, expressing gloom
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Incisive
Definition
remarkably clear and direct; sharp
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Malice

Definition
desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another
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Commodious
Definition
spacious and convenient; roomy
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Manifestation
Definition

a clear appearance/display

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Convulsive
Definition
resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
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Vacuous
Definition
empty, meaningless
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Polarity
Definition
The property of having two opposite poles
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Pacify
Definition
to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm
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Qui Vive
Definition
on the alert
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Cavil
Definition
to raise irritating and trivial objections
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Disparaging
Definition
tending to belittle or bring reproach upon
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Bohemian
Definition
a person, as an artist or writer, who lives and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practices
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Trifle
Definition
a bit, slightly
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Pallor
Definition
unusual or extreme paleness
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Pilgrim
Definition
 person who journeys, especially a long distance, to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion
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Withered
Definition
to dry up or shrivel from or as if from loss of moisture
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Fanatic
Definition
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
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Incessant
Definition
continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending
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Dismember
Definition
to deprive of limbs; divide limb from limb
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Starets
Definition
a religious teacher or counselor
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Crass
Definition
without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross
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Restive
Definition
impatient of control, restraint, or delay, restless
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Synchronized
Definition
to cause to go on, move, operate, work, etc., at the same rate and exactly together
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