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Mrs.Ruzickia 2nd big vocab test
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Language - English
7th Grade
01/31/2010

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absurdity
Definition
the state of being ridiculous, unreasonable, or nonsensical
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acquisition
Definition
the act of getting or earning something
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acuity
Definition
sharpness, espicially refuring to vision.
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amendment
Definition
a change or correction
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antagonist
Definition
an opponent
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arrongant
Definition
conceited; giving neself underserved importance
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attest
Definition
to certify that something is true or genuine
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audition
Definition
a hearing to test the abilities of a speaker, actor, or musician
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bereavement
Definition
the state of losing a friend or relative by death; loss
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civil
Definition
polite and respectful; acting with courtsey and respect
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complacency
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the state of being pleased or content with oneself; smug
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contiguos
Definition
touching
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contradiction
Definition
a statement that is opposite to another statement
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derogatory
Definition
expressing a low opinion; intending to hurt the reputation of another
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docile
Definition
easy to manage, gentle, easy to teach or discipline
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eloquent
Definition
Expressing yourslef readily, clearly, effectively
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eulogy
Definition
speech that honors a person or thing
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futile
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useless; ineffective
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indictment
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the act of accusing of wrongdoing; to charge with crime
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inquisition
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an examination, investigation, or interrogation
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loquacious
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talkitive
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oblique
Definition
slanting or sloping; not straighforward or direct
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obscure
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to make unclear; to conceal or make less obvious
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obstinate
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stubborn; unreasonably determined to have one's way
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phonetics
Definition
the study of speach sounds
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phonograph
Definition
a machine to reproduce sound by using records
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prerogative
Definition
a special right, power, or privilege
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retain
Definition
to keep possession of; to contain to have; or remember
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sanctity
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the quality of being holy or sacred
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suspension
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the state of hanging; state of discontinuning something
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sustain
Definition
to maintain or keep going; to supply with necessities
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symphony
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the musical composition for an orchestra; harmony of sounds
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tangible
Definition
something that can be touched
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tenable
Definition
able to be maintained or defended
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tancious
Definition
persistent; stubborn
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testimonial
Definition
a statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim
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unison
Definition
sounding the same note or tone at the same time; agreement; harmony
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verification
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the act of checking the truth or corrrctness of something
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volatile
Definition
changeable; easy to explode
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