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HS 7 8 9
third course vocab for achievement
30
English
10th Grade
12/10/2014

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intricate (adj)
Definition
having a complicated structure; complex
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labyrinth (n)
Definition
a confusing network of passages; a maze
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quandary (n)
Definition
a state of uncertainty or doubt
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soluble (adj)
Definition
capable of being solved
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tactic (n)
Definition
a method of achieving a goal; a strategy
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ambiguous (adj)
Definition
having two or more meanings; unclear
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baffle (v)
Definition
to cause uncertainty in; to puzzle
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convoluted (adj)
Definition
coiled or twisted; complicated
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dilemma (n)
Definition
situation forcing a choice between alternatives
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enigma (n)
Definition
something that is hard to figure out
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prevalent (adj)
Definition
widespread; commonly occurring
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prosaic (adj)
Definition
ordinary; lacking in imagination
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quaint (adj)
Definition
charmingly old-fashioned
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rarity (n)
Definition
something special or uncommon, usually valued
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singular (adj)
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out of the ordinary; peculiar
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abnormal (adj)
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not normal
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conventional (adj)
Definition
customary; conforming to standards
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idiosyncrasy (n)
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an unusual habit or mannerism
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orthodox (adj)
Definition
adhering to commonly accepted tradition
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precedent (n)
Definition
an action that serves as an example
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integral (adj)
Definition
essential for completeness; not fractional
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paltry (adj)
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meager; insignificant; worthless
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plethora (n)
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superabundance; excess
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replenish (v)
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to fill or make complete again
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scant (adj)
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bring just short of full measure; inadequate
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comprehensive (adj)
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covering completely or broadly
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dearth (n)
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a scarcity or lack
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deficient (adj)
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lacking an essential quality
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deficit (n)
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an amount by which something falls short
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exhaustive (adj)
Definition
testing all possibilities; thorough
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