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G.E. part 2 vocab
vocabulary
30
English
8th Grade
05/14/2008

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Term
detrimental
Definition

adj.

harmful 

Term
liberal
Definition

adj.

open to change 

Term
melancholy
Definition

adj.

depression 

Term
conemplate
Definition

v.

to observe and think carefully 

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magnanimous
Definition

adj.

generous in forgiving 

Term
degrade
Definition

v.

to lower in dignity 

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encroach
Definition

v.

to advance beyond proper limits 

Term
adept
Definition

adj.

very skilled 

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dissipate
Definition

v.

to scatter 

Term
derive
Definition

v.

to recieve from place of origin 

Term
niggardly
Definition

adj.

reluctant to spend 

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deter
Definition

v.

to discourage action 

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reticent
Definition

adj.

reserved; quiet 

Term
inexplicable
Definition

adj.

incapable of being accounted for 

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incongruous
Definition

adj.

out of place

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exacting
Definition

adj.

severe in demands 

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remiss
Definition

adj

careless 

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retort
Definition

v.

to reply to sharply 

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elocution
Definition

adj.

persons style of speaking in public 

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encompass
Definition

v.

to form a circle around 

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pervade
Definition

v.

to become spread throughout all parts 

 

Term
adjunct
Definition

n.

something extra added 

Term
lavish
Definition

v.

to expend in great amounts

Term
servile
Definition

adj.

to be worthy of slaves 

Term
auspicious
Definition

adj.

promising success 

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jorum
Definition

n.

a large bowl or container 

Term
staid
Definition

adj.

fixed; permanent 

Term
abhorrence
Definition

v.

utter loathing 

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expatriate
Definition

v.

to banish 

Term

chasm

 

Definition

n.

deep fissure 

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