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Franny and Zooey Vocabulary
Franny and Zooey Vocabulary
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11th Grade
02/02/2012
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dogmatic
 Definition
strong, positive opinion
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reticent
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reluctant
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categorical
 Definition
without exceptions
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aversion
 Definition
strong dislike
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discourse
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conversation
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probational
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critical examination
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impeachable
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able to be impeached
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rhetorically
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for effect, with no answer expected
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unadulterated
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absolute/ pure
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morose
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ill-humored
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mitigate
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lessen in force
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pedant
 Definition
inappropriate display of learning
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anthologize
 Definition
to sort based on criteria (usually literature)
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syntax
 Definition
study of grammatical rules
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commodious
 Definition
spacious and convenient
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rendezvous
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meeting point
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vacuous
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empty
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cavilling
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unnecessary find fault with
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nymphomaniac
 Definition
afflicted with abnormally excessive sexual desire
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incessant
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constant
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pallor
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extreme paleness
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presumable
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assumable
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odium
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hatred
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compulsory
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mandatory
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languid
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lacking strength
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remonstrative
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objection
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expedite
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to hasten
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expletive
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phrase inserted to fill a vacancy
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semantic
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come from meaning of symbols
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cardinal
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of prime importance
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brevity
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briefness
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esoteric
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understood by only select few
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heady
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affecting mind
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parochial
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pertaining to local church
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glib
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nonchalant
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specious
 Definition
pleasing to the eye but deceptive
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esprit
 Definition
lively wit
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