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Gabby Billstrom Week 4
Week 4 vocab
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English
11th Grade
09/29/2011

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Term
rancor
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(noun) bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice. The rancor towards his studies negatively effected his grades. [rang-ker]
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qualms
Definition
(noun) an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction. He has no qualms about lying. [kwahm, kwawm]
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zealous
Definition
(adj) full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. The zealous soccer team won their game.[zel-uhs]
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jargon
Definition
(noun) the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group. The hospital jargon confused the patients.[jahr-guhn, -gon]
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mirth
Definition
(noun) gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter. The excitement and mirth of the holiday season.[murth]
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