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Mid-term Vocab
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51
English
10th Grade
01/21/2008

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Ameliorate
Definition
to improve
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Propriety
Definition
correct/appropriate behavior
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Abrogate
Definition
to cancel, terminate, annul (by authority)
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Pallor
Definition
unusual or extreme paleness
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Venerable
Definition
made sacred (by religious or historical association); calling respect through age
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Arduous
Definition
very difficult to accomplish or achieve
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Decorum
Definition
appropriate conduct, correct and proper behavior
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Estrange
Definition
alienate, separate
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Propinquity
Definition
nearness, kinship
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Depravity
Definition
moral corruption, a wicked or perverse act
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Precocious
Definition
exceptionally early in development or occurence
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Tome
Definition
a book that is a large volume
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Portent
Definition
powerful, having strong effect
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Erudite
Definition
scholarly
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Rescind
Definition
to take away, to take back; annul
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Licentious
Definition
lacking moral restraint
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Sagacious
Definition
wise, shrew, very discerning
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Dogmatic
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asserting opinions in an arrogant manner; opinionated
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Inept
Definition
without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment
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contentious
Definition
tending to argue, quarrelsome
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Augur
Definition
to predict (esp. from omens)
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autocratic
Definition
gov't where one person has unlimited power
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wily
Definition
crafy or cunning
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despondent
Definition
discouraged, depressed, dejected
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audacity
Definition
excessively bold, daring
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sublime
Definition
elevated in manner, expression, or appearance
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conciliatory
Definition
tending to overcome hostility, to win or gain
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ignominous
Definition
characterized by disgrace or shame; dishonorable
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inert
Definition
not able to mive
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malign
Definition
to speak ill about someone
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malevolent
Definition
having ill will or intent to cause harm
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orthodox
Definition
comforming to established (religious) doctrine
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indigenous
Definition
originating in an characteristic of a particular area
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trepidation
Definition
fearfull
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predilection
Definition
preference
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placid
Definition
peaceful
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palpable
Definition
perceptible, tangible, obvious
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exigent
Definition
urgent
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implicit
Definition
understood but not directly expressed
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extant
Definition
still in existence
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propensity
Definition
preference (natural inclination)
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primeval
Definition
ancient
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esoteric
Definition
undestood by only a small group
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benevolence
Definition
generosity
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alacrity
Definition
prompt and cheeful response
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auspicious
Definition
favorable
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gratuitous
Definition
given freely, unnecessary (negative)
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formidable
Definition
menacing or causing fear
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gaunt
Definition
thin and bony
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paradox
Definition
something that contradicts itself
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ingratiate
Definition
to gain favor
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