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Q1-o7/o8
VOCAB SQUARES
24
Language - English
10th Grade
09/18/2007

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Placid
Definition
Calm; peaceful
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Abrasive
Definition
Tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive.
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cower
Definition
To crouch as in fear or shame.
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Tangent
Definition
In immediate physical contact, touching.
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Noxious
Definition
Harmful or injurious to ones health.
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Abase
Definition
To reduce or lower as in rank or office. To embarrass or degrade
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Labyrinth
Definition
An intricate combination of paths in which it is difficult to find, or locate, the exit.
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Blatant
Definition
To be very obvious
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Credulity
Definition
Willingness to believe or trust readily.
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Opulence
Definition
Wealth, riches, or affluence
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Transient
Definition
Not lasting, transitory.
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Foible
Definition
A minor weakness or flaw of character
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Plausible     
Definition
Having an appearence of truth or reason
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Cringe
Definition
To crouch as in fear or shame
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Abstruse  
Definition
Hard to understand
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Aquiesce
Definition
To submit completely without protest
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Abrogate
Definition
To abolish by formal means
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Credible  
Definition
capable of being believed
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counterfeit
Definition
Made in immitation; fake
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Blithe
Definition
Cheerful, marry or joyful in disposition.
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Absolution
Definition
To realease from blame, guilt, or consequences
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Renown
Definition
Wide-spread; high in fame
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Replete
Definition
Stuffed or gorded with
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Cryptic  
Definition
Mysterious in meaning; puzzling
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