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Lesson 1 Vocabulary
Vocab. for Success Lesson 1
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English
12th Grade
10/14/2009

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defraud
Definition
deprive (someone) of something by deception; cheat; bilk
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chide
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express mild disapproval of; scold; reprove; reproach
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prohibit
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forbid by law or order; ban; outlaw; interdict
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neglect
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give little or no attention to; disregard; ignore
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maul
Definition
handle roughly; injure by beating; batter; mangle
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brawny
Definition
having well-developed muscles; muscular; strong; sinewy
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proficient
Definition
highly competent; skilled; adept
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wrath
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intense anger; resentful indignation; ire; rage; fury
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counterfeit
Definition
made to resemble something genuine with intent to deceive; forged; bogus; sham
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sleuth
Definition
one who follows a track or clue; bloodhound; detective; investigator
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candid
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open and honest in what one says or does; frank; outspoken
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wan
Definition
pale, as from sickness or anxiety; ashen; pallid
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culprit
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person guilty of an offense or crime; offender; malefactor
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novice
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person new at something; beginner; apprentice; neophyte
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peer
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person of the same standing or ability as another; equal; match
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goad
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prod, as with a pointed stick; spur; urge; incite; impel
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flaw
Definition
something faulty or missing; defect; imperfection; blemish
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truce
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temporary cessation of fighting; cease-fire; armistice
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obstinate
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unyielding; unreasonably determined to have one's own way; stubborn
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alert
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wide-awake and ready to act quickly; watchful; vigilant
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