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List Three Vocabulary
List Three Vocab. Words
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English
10th Grade
02/19/2008

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Term
Root: Culp
Definition
Guilt
Term

Culpable

(adj)

Definition
Deserving of blame as being wrong, evil, improper, injurious.
Term

Exculpate

(v)

Definition
To clear of guilt or blame.
Term

Culprit

(n)

Definition
One charged with an offense or crime.
Term

Inculpate

(v)

Definition
To accuse; to involve or implicate in guilt.
Term

Mea Culpa

(n)

Definition
An acknowledgment of a personal error or fault
Term

Root: Vert

Definition
To turn or to turn around
Term

Vertigo

(n)

Definition
The sensation of dizziness, a confused, disoriented state of mind.
Term

Vertiginous

(n)

Definition

1.Turning about an axis; revolving or whirling.

2. Affected by vertigo; Dizzy

Term

Adverse

(adj)

Definition

1. Acting or serving to oppose;antagonistic

2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable.

Term

Divert

(v)

Definition

1. To turn aside from a course or direction.

2. To distract

Term

Versatile

(adj)

Definition

1. Capable of doing many things competently.

2. Having varied uses or serving many functions.

Term
Root: Di/Duo
Definition
Two
Term

Duplicity

(n)

Definition
Deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
Term

Dichotomy

(n)

Definition
Division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions.
Term

Duplex

(adj)

Definition
A house divided into two living units or residences, usually having seperate entrances.
Term
EXTRA WORD: Charisma
Definition
Personal magnetism or charm.
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