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God Save the Queen Words
words. so many words. TOO MANY WORDS. OH GOD WHY.
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English
10th Grade
10/20/2013

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Quintessential (adj)
Definition
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
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mollify (v)
Definition
appease the anger or anxiety of
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decorum (n)
Definition
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety
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artifice (n)
Definition
clever or cunning devices or expedients, esp. as used to trick or deceive others
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tantalize (v)
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torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.
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ostensible (adj)
Definition
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
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inviolable (adj)
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never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored
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abdicate (v)
Definition
renounce one's throne
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divest (v)
Definition
deprive of power, rights, or possession
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breadth (n)
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outward expanse
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encroachment (n)
Definition
the overstepping of boundaries
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viability (n)
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capable of living and maintaining oneself
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vindicate (v)
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to clear of suspicion
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consensus (n)
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widespread accepted agreement
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declension (n)
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the act of declining
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dismissive (adj)
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feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration
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filial (adj)
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of parent and child
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charisma (n)
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charm
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tacit (adj)
Definition
understood without being stated
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