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Level F unit three definitions
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10th Grade
08/31/2011

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abominate
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to have an intense dislike or hatred for
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abominate
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the modification of the social patterns,traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another
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acculturation
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the modification of the social patterns,traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another
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adventitious
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resulting from chance rather thatn from an inherent cause or character
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ascribe
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to assign or reffer to
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circuitous
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roundabout,not direct
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commiserate
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to sympathize with,have pitty or sorrow for, shared a feeling of distress
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enjoin
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to direct or order
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expedite
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to make easy,cause to progress faster
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expiate
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to make ammends,make up for; to avert
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ferment
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a state of great excitement,agitation,or turbulence
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inadvertent
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resulting from or marked by lack of attention
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nominal
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existing in name only, not real
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Noncommittal
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adj.) Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
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Proclivity
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(n.) A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
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Sangfroid
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(n.) Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
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Seditious
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(adj.) Resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
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Tenuous
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(adj.) Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
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Vitriolic
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(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
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Wheedle
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(v.) To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
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