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11th Grade
01/12/2011

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Term
Avaricious
Definition

Adj.

Greedy; covetous.

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Scrupulous
Definition

Adj.

Careful, precise. (Careful observation)

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Tactful/Tact
Definition

Adj.

Having a keen sense of what to say to avoid offense

Term
Magnanimous
Definition

Adj.

Generous in forgiving.

Term

Amiable

 

Definition

Adj.

Friendly

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Vociferous
Definition

Adj.

Crying out noisily; obnoxious

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Garrulous
Definition

Adj.

Excessively talking; Rambling

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Effusive
Definition

Adj.

Extreme overflow

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Taciturn
Definition

Adj.

Inclined to silence; shy

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Reticent
Definition

Adj.

Reluctant; shy

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Munificent
Definition

Adj.

Very generous

 

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Inquisitive
Definition

Adj.

Inquiry; unduly curious

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Monumental
Definition

Adj.

Massive and great

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Accessible
Definition

Adj.

Easy to obtain

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Extraneous
Definition

Adj.

Not belonging anywhere; Irrelevant

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Comprehensive
Definition

Adj.

Of large scope; covering or involving much

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Sporadic
Definition

Adj.

Occuring at different times

(Sprouting)

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Problematic
Definition

Adj.

Of nature of a problem; Questionable

Term
Docile
Definition

Adj.

Gentle

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Expedient
Definition

Adj.

What is preferred; Leaning towards ones' desires.

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Conform
Definition

Verb

To be cooperative

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Subjective
Definition

Adj.

Pertaining to subject

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Eloquent
Definition

Adj.

Fluent and appropriate speech

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Superfluous
Definition

Adj.

More than enough; excessive

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Incontrovertible
Definition

Adj.

Not open to question or dispute; No argument

Term
Impervious
Definition

Adj.

Impenetrable; Incapable of being influenced

Term
Infallible
Definition

Adj.

Absolutely trustworthy

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Dogged
Definition

Adj.

Persistent in effort; Stubborn

Term
Insightful
Definition

Adj.

Showing understanding

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Notable
Definition

Adj.

Worthy of notice

Term
Demeaning
Definition

Adj.

Degrading; Humiliating

Term
Feasible
Definition

Adj.

Capable to being done

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Controversial
Definition

Adj.

Pertaining to dispute; Argument

Term
Mercenary
Definition

Adj.

Working only for money

Term
Impartial
Definition

Adj.

Not biased; fair

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Resolute
Definition

Adj.

Firmly resolved or determined

Term
Wary
Definition

Adj.

Watchful

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Unsightly
Definition

Adj.

Distasteful or unpleasant to look at

Term
Spurious
Definition

Adj.

Not genuine, authentic, or true

Term
Esteemed
Definition

Adj.

Favorable

Term
Conscientious
Definition

Adj.

Controlled or done according to conscience

Term
Pristine
Definition

Adj.

Having purity

Term
Unmarred
Definition

Adj.

Undamaged

Term
Idyllic
Definition

Adj.

Simple

or

(Pertaining to a poem)

Term
Eclectic
Definition

Adj.

Made up from various sources

Term
Invidious
Definition

Adj.

Causing offense, discriminate, resentment

Term
Impromptu
Definition

Adj.

Improvised; Done without preparation

 

Term

Unprecedented

 

Definition

Adj.

Never known or experienced before

Term
Clandestine
Definition

Adj.

Done in secrecy/concealment

Term
Sanguine
Definition

Adj.

Optimistic

Term

Doctrinaire

 

Definition

Adj.

Dogmatic (opinionated) about others' appearance

Term
Autonomous
Definition

Adj.

Indepedent; self-controlled

Term
Intransigence
Definition

Adj.

Refusing to compromise

Term
Ambiguous
Definition

Adj.

Having many possibilities; doubtful

Term
Motley
Definition

Adj.

A great diversity of elements

Term
Callous
Definition

Adj.

Made hard; insensitive

Term
Languid
Definition

Adj.

Lacking in spirit, vitality, interest.

Term
Meager
Definition

Adj.

Defecient in quality; Adequate

Term
Copious
Definition

Adj.

Large in quantity of number

Term
Purportedly
Definition

Adj.

Reputed or claimed

Term
Contemptible
Definition

Adj.

Despicable

Term
Disparaging
Definition

Adj.

To speak ot treat of belittlingly; Depreciate

Term
Gratuitous
Definition

Adj.

Given or done without charge; Voluntary

Term
Benevolent
Definition

Adj.

Characterized by expressing goodwill and kindness; Desire to help others

Term
Derision
Definition

Noun

Ridicule; mockery

Term
Prolong
Definition

Verb

To extend

Term
Bolster
Definition

Verb

To support (with a cushion or pillow)

Term
Dispel
Definition

Verb

To disperse

Term
Aspire
Definition

Verb

To seek, aim for something ambitiously

Term
Annul
Definition

Verb

To make null and void; Reduce to nothing

Term
Stymied
Definition

Verb

To block

 

Term
Uphold
Definition

Verb

To support; raise

 

Term
Obscure
Definition

Verb

To conceal

Term
Reiterated
Definition

Verb

To do/say again repeatedly

Term

Hallow

 

Definition

Verb

To make holy

Term
Preclude
Definition

Verb

To prevent the presence of; Exclude

Term
Enact
Definition

Verb

To make into an act; Establish

Term
Ascertain
Definition

Verb

To find out with certainty

Term
Consolidate
Definition

Verb

To combine; strengthen

Term
Ratify
Definition

Verb

To confirm; Approve

Term
Accumulate
Definition

Verb

To gather, collect

Term
Amass
Definition

Verb

To gather for oneself

Term
Embellish
Definition

Verb

To beautify

Term
Forgo
Definition

Verb

To give up completely

Term

Vacillation

 

Definition

Noun

A state of indecisiveness; Unsteady movement

Term
Anomalies
Definition

Noun

Abnormality; Odd characteristics

Term
Liberality
Definition

Noun

Quality of generosity

Term
Clientele
Definition

Noun

The clients or customers

Term
Excise
Definition

Noun

An internal tax or dity on certain commodities

oun

 

Term
Conflagration
Definition

Noun

A destructive fire

Term
Concordance
Definition

Noun

An agreement

Term
Aberration
Definition

Noun

The act of departing/deviating from the ordinary

 

Term
Amalgamation
Definition

Noun

The process of mixing or combining

Term
Disdain
Definition

Verb

To regard with scorn or contempt

Term
Ephemeral
Definition

Adj.

Momentary

(Something ephemeral emerges only for a little while)

Term
Florid
Definition

Adj.

Ruddy, flushed.

(Flooded with horrid colors and patterns, her wardrobe was florid)

Term
Integrity
Definition

Noun

Decency, honesty, wholeness

(Intelligent as well as gracious, the woman was full of integrity)

Term
Longevity
Definition

Noun

Long life

(If you have longevity, you'll long long with vitality)

Term
Mercurial
Definition

Adj.

Quick, shrewd and unpredictable

(The mercurial Merlin the magician was quick-witted and changeable)

Term
Exorbitant
Definition

Adj.

Extravagant, greater than reasonable

(There were an exorbitant number of ants in the house and we needed to perform an ant exorcismof sorts)

Term
Amenity
Definition

Noun

The quality of being pleasant or attractive; agreeableness

(The friends made amends by providing many amenities to each other)

Term
Demagogue
Definition

Noun

Leader, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice.

(A demagogue demonstrates the behavior of a rogue)

Term
Infamy
Definition

Noun

Reputation for bad deeds

(Infamy is fame for inferior reasons)

Term
Malevolent
Definition

Adj.

Ill-willed, causing evil or harm to others

(The devil is malevolent)

Term
Odious
Definition

Adj.

Hateful; Contemptible

(Odious acts are offensive and detestable)

Term
Profligate
Definition

Adj.

Corrupt, wasteful, extravagant

(When it comes to spending money, that profligate man is clearly "pro" opening the flood gates!)

Term

Slothful

 

Definition

Adj.

Lazy

(The slothful snail was sluggish and slow-moving)

 

Term
Abscond
Definition

Verb

To depart secretly

(With the help of his conditioned abs and his sharp wit, the criminal absconded from his jail cell last night)

Term
Candor
Definition

Noun

Honesty, openness

(She spoke with candor about her passion for candy)

 

Term
Fawn
Definition

Verb

To flatter excessively, seek the favor of

(Your fawning over my lawn fills with me awe; such flattery makes me feel awkward(

Term
Furtive
Definition

Adj.

Secret, stealthy

(The furtive cat ate the frankfurther in secret)

Term
Mendacious
Definition

Adj.

Dishonest

(The mendacious men stole the data in hopes of acing the test)

Term

Pretentious

 

Definition

Adj.

Pretending to be important, intelligent, or cultured

(Pretentious people pretend to be important)

Term
Probity
Definition

Noun

Complete and confirmed integrity; honesty

(Because I was at the fight, I can say with probity that the pro boxer hit his opponent's ear)

Term
Surreptitious
Definition

Adj.

Secret, stealthy

 

Term
Toady
Definition

Noun

Flatterer, yes-man, hanger on

(The toady toad flattered the princess everyday until he got a kiss)

Term
Benign
Definition

Adj.

Of a kind and gentle disposition; favorable

(Benign people tend to be nice)

Term
Affinity
Definition

Noun:

A natural liking for something

Term
Salutary
Definition

Adj.

Promoting health

Term
Conciliatory
Definition

Adj.

To conciliate; Overcome the distrust of.

Term
Exacerbate
Definition

Verb.

To increase the bitterness of

Term
Perverse
Definition

Adj.

Willfully determined

Term
Trivial
Definition

Adj.

Of little importance or value

Term
Paradigm
Definition

Noun.

A display in a set arrangement (theme)

Term
Zenith
Definition

Noun.

The highest point

Term
Fiasco
Definition

Noun.

A complete failure.

Term
Periphery
Definition

Noun.

The external part of an area

Term

Inception

Definition

Noun.

Beginning; start

Term
Epitome
Definition

Noun.

A person to have high status for something

Term
Expatriate
Definition

Verb

To banish

Term
Advocate
Definition

Verb.

To speak or write in favor of

Term
Acquit
Definition

Verb.

To release from charge or fine.

Term
Delineate
Definition

Verb.

To trace an outline of; To portray in words

Term
Torrential
Definition

Adj.

Violent

Term
Consummate
Definition

Verb,

To bring to a state of perfection.

Term
Arduous
Definition

Adj.

Requiring great effort; Difficult

Term
Opulence
Definition

Noun.

Wealth, riches, affluence.

Term
Candor
Definition

Noun.

The state of being open, frank, and sincere in speech and expression

Term
Lofty
Definition

Adj.

Extending high in character, rank, or dignity.

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