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Hit Parade List 2
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12th Grade
09/18/2011

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Burgeon
Definition
To grow and flourish, to bloom. To put forth new leaves, buds, or greenery.
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Cacophony
Definition
A horrible, loud, non-harmonious sound made by many.
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Castigate
Definition
To inflict severe punishment on.
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Chicanery
Definition
A trick; deception by trickery
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Debacle
Definition
A disaster, defeat, or tragedy. A sudden downfall or collapse.
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Disparage
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To speak of in a negative way; to belittle or demean
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Flag
Definition
To decline in strength; to hang limply or to droop.
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Insipid
Definition
Banal, uninteresting, unchallenging.
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Maverick
Definition
A person who is independent and does not conform to a group.
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Pernicious
Definition
Deadly
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Potentate
Definition
One who has the power and position to rule over others. A leader. A king, monarch, or emperor.
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Prescience
Definition
knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foresight, clairvoyance
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Quiescent
Definition
being quiet, still, or at rest- inactive
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Renounce
Definition
to give up something, especially by a formal announcement
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Scintillating
Definition
Brilliant, Sparkling, Dazzling, Glittering
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Stymie
Definition
to confuse, puzzle, or stump
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Supercilious
Definition
Arrogant, disdainful, haughty
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Vacillate
Definition
to go back and forth, move from one side to another, hesitate
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Indict
Definition
to accuse of wrongdoing; to charge
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Paucity
Definition
a dearth, a lack of, a scarcity, a small amount
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Engima
Definition
something that is unexplainable, a mystery
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Docile
Definition
compliant, ready and willing to be taught, obedient
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Concur
Definition
To agree
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Astute
Definition
Clever, sharp, quick intelligence
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Apathetic
Definition
feeling or showing little emotion, indifferent. You just don't care.
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Effusive
Definition
showing excessive (too much) emotion, overly dramatic
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Ignominy
Definition
a great personal dishonor or humiliation
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Fastidious
Definition
careful attention to detail; difficult to please
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Tangential
Definition
Only loosely related, slightly connected or relevant.
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Sycophant
Definition
A person who tries to win favor by flattering important people
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