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Goeman AP LANG Vocab
Week 9
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English
11th Grade
11/06/2008

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obsequious, adj
Definition
overly determined to please, ingratiating
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Ribald, adj
Definition
vulger or indecent speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, irreverent
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Sanguineous, adj
Definition
1. Relating to or involving blood(shed)
2. Having the color of blood-red
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Disdainful, adj.
Definition
1. expressing extreme contempt
2. having or showing arrogant superiority to those one views as unworthy
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Indignant, adj
Definition
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting or base
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Sepulchral, adj
Definition
1. pertaining to or serving as a tomb
2. of or pertaining to a burial
3. proper to or suggestive of a tomb; funeral or dismal
4. hollow and deep: sepulchral tones.
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Salacious, adj.
Definition
1. Lustful or lecherous (of writings, art, pix, etc.) obscene; grossly indecent.
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Perfunctory, adj
Definition
1. performed meerly as routine duty, hasty and superficial
2. Lacking interest, care or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic.
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Kitsch, n
Kitschy, adj.
Definition
Sentimentality or vulger, often pretentious bad taste, especially in the arts
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Prurient, adj.
Definition
1. Having inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
2. causing lasciviousness or lust
3. having a resltess desire or longing
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