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HHS English 12 (CP) Vocab 1-100
(CP) English 12
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English
12th Grade
01/24/2012

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catharsis (n)
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purifying or figurative cleansing of emotions or tensions, especially through art
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hamartia (n)
Definition
tragic flaw
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hubris (n)
Definition
extreme pride
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battens (v)
Definition
thrives and prospers at another's expense
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suppliant (n)
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one who asks for humbly or earnestly, as by praying
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augury (n)
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a sign or omen; indication
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defilement (n)
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pollution; impurity; corruption
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compunction (n)
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remorse; strong feeling of unease due to guilt
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pallid (adj)
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having an unusually pale or wan complexion
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edict (n)
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a decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law
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regicide (n)
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1. the killing of a king
2. killer of the king
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carrion (n)
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dead and decaying flesh
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duplicity (n)
Definition
deliberate deception in behavior or speech
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malediction (n)
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curse; slander
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impious (adj)
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irreverent; lacking respect for what is sacred or holy
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brooch (n)
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large decorative pin
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primal (adj)
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being first in time; original
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execrable (adj)
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extremely inferior; very bad
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parricide (n)
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1. murder of one’s mother, father or other near relative
2. the murderer
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engender (v)
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to bring into being
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catalyst (n)
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element that induces change or a reaction
ant: stabilizer; hindrance
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misogynist (n)
Definition
hater of women
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paean (n)
Definition
hymn of praise
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repulse (v)
Definition
drive back; repel
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sentry (n)
Definition
guard
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sated (adj)
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full; satisfied
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famished (adj)
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extremely hungry
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auspicious (adj)
Definition
with signs of success; favorable; prosperous; fortunate
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insolence (n)
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arrogance; bold rudeness
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implacable (adj)
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unable to be appeased; unyielding
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specious (adj)
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seemingly desirable, reasonable, or probable, but not really so; apparently good, but without real merit
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effulgence (n)
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something that flows out or forth; radiance; great brightness
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furtive (adj)
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secret in an underhanded way; stealthy
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immured (adj)
Definition
confined within or as if in within walls; imprisoned (v) to entomb in a wall
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gesticulate (v)
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to say or express by gestures; to add gestures to add force or emphasis to speech
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ebullience (n)
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enthusiasm; excitement
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officious (adj)
Definition
meddlesome; intrusive
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tirade (n)
Definition
long abusive speech
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inscrutable (adj)
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difficult to understand or fathom; enigmatic
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vicissitudes (n)
Definition
passing from one thing to another; change of luck
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declivities (n)
Definition
downward slopes
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incredulous (adj)
Definition
doubting; skeptical; showing a lack of belief
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susurration (n)
Definition
a soft, whispering or rustling sound; murmur
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detritus (n)
Definition
debris; disintegrated matter
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malevolent (adj)
Definition
characterized by ill will or evil intentions
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lamentation (n)
Definition
expression of mourning or grief
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derision (n)
Definition
ridicule; mockery
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tremulous (adj)
Definition
vibrating or quivering; trembling; timid
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diffidently (adv)
Definition
in a manner lacking assertiveness
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sage (adj)
Definition
wise
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bravado (n)
Definition
pretended courage
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impervious (adj)
Definition
incapable of being entered or penetrated, not capable of being damaged
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torrid (adj)
Definition
parched with the heat of the sun; scorching; burning; passionate; ardent
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propitiate (v)
Definition
appease
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truculent (adj)
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savage; fierce
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inimical (adj)
Definition
hostile; adverse
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ululation (n)
Definition
howling, wailing or loud lamentation
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ensconce (v)
Definition
to settle oneself securely or comfortably; to place or conceal in a safe place
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elephantine (adj)
Definition
huge; prodigious; clumsy
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ineffectual (adj)
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ineffective
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stalwart (adj)
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strong and brave
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wanton (adj)
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immoral or unchaste; lewd; maliciously cruel
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loathsome (adj)
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abhorrent; arousing loathing
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peerless (adj)
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unmatched; without peer
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winsome (adj)
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winning; charming
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lofty (adj)
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elevated in character; noble; pompous; arrogant
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prudent (adj)
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cautious; looking at all sides before taking action
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odious (adj)
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hateful; repugnant
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dauntless (adj)
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fearless; bold
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solace (n)
Definition
comfort in sorrow, misfortune or distress
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implore (v)
Definition
beg; importune; plead
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pilferer (n)
Definition
one who steals small, insignificant items
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baleful (adj)
Definition
harmful or malignant in intent or effect; ominous; malevolent
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tumult (n)
Definition
din and commotion of a great crowd; disorderly commotion or disturbance; agitation of the mind or spirit
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illustrious (adj)
Definition
famous or celebrated; shining brightly
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incense (v)
Definition
anger; infuriate
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lascivious (adj)
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of the flesh; lustful
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profane (adj)
Definition
showing contempt or irreverence towards God or sacred things; blasphemous; impious
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alacrity (n)
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1.cheerful willingness; eagerness
2. speed or quickness
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boisterous (adj)
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1. rough and stormy; violent
2. loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline
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bereft (adj)
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deprived of something
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sensuality (n)
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the quality or state of being sensual (of the senses)-sex appeal; lasciviousness
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egregious (adj)
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outstandingly bad
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perdition (n)
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damnation; archaic = utter ruin
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nuptial (n, adj)
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of or pertaining to marriage or the wedding ceremony
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clamor (n-also a verb)
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loud outcry; tumult
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pestilence (n)
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disease (epidemic); plague
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procure (v)
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obtain; acquire
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affinity (n)
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natural personal attraction; an inherent similarity between things
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languish (v)
Definition
waste away; lose strength; to be miserable
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penitent (adj)
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remorseful; compunctious
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ruminate (v)
Definition
to meditate at length
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filch (v)
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to steal in a furtive manner; pilfer
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lewd (adj)
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preoccupied with sex and sexual desire; lustful; obscene; indecent; lascivious
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dissemble (v)
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pretend; to hide or conceal behind a false appearance
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castigation (n)
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severe criticism
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fulsome (adj)
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offensive to good taste especially as being excessive; overdone or gross
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restitution (n)
Definition
compensation
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portents (n)
Definition
signs; omens; auguries
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pernicious (adj)
Definition
evil; odious; wicked; deadly (as in virus); destructive
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