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Lesson 1
AP English& Composition
25
English
12th Grade
09/04/2010

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Altruistic
Definition
Generous
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Ambivalent
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Uncertain to course of action

 

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Angular
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Sharp cornered 
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Arrogant
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Insolently proud
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Aversion
Definition
Disliking
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Discern
Definition
Differentiate between 2 things
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Disdain
Definition
Intense dislike
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Disparage
Definition
To degrade someone, belittle
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Disparity
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Condition of being unequaled 
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Embellish
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To decorate with
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Engender
Definition
To cause, to create
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Innocuous
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Harmless
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Insipid
Definition
boring and stupid
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Lament
Definition
To mourn over st, to express sorrow in demonstrative manner
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Ostentatious 
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Showy, pretentious
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Prodigal
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Wasteful
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Repudiate
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Reject
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Reticence
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Restrain in speech, reluctant to speak
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Revere
Definition
to honor, to regard with respect
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Serene
Definition
calm, placid
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Subtle
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Not obvious
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Superfluous 
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Overflow, beyond wat is needed or required
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Taciturn
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Quiet
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Laud
Definition
To praise
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Obscure
Definition
Vague
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