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Language - English
11th Grade
09/24/2015

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Term
vilify
Definition
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
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pacific
Definition
peaceful in character or intent
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enervate
Definition
lacking in energy or vitality
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perspicacious
Definition
having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
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lugubrious
Definition
looking or sounding sad and dismal
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reparation
Definition
the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged
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acrimony
Definition
bitterness or ill feeling
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irascible
Definition
having or showing a tendency to be easily angered
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opulence
Definition
great wealth or luxuriousness.
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cast aspersions
Definition
an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
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dire straits
Definition
used in reference to a situation characterized by a specified degree of trouble or difficulty.
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salient
Definition
most noticeable or important.
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progeny
Definition
a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
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propitious
Definition
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable.
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ideologue
Definition
an adherent of an ideology, especially one who is uncompromising and dogmatic.
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stoic
Definition
a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
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salacious
Definition
having or conveying undue or indecent interest in sexual matters.
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accrue
Definition
accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
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acumen
Definition
the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.
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quipped
Definition
a witty remark.
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denude
Definition
strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets.
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rehash
Definition
reuse (old ideas or material) without significant change or improvement.
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diffident
Definition
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
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impetuous
Definition
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

moving forcefully or rapidly.
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impregnable
Definition
unable to be defeated or overcome.
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
a mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
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quell
Definition
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
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rebuke
Definition
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.
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staid
Definition
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
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equanimity
Definition
calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
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rancor
Definition
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing.
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augment
Definition
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
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equitable
Definition
fair and impartial.
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intrepid
Definition
fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
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germane
Definition
closely related
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auspicious
Definition
giving or being a sign of future success.
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destitution
Definition
poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself.
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carp
Definition
to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably
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amicable
Definition
characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
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boorish
Definition
rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
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supplant
Definition
supersede and replace.
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esoteric
Definition
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
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assiduous
Definition
showing great care and perseverance.
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laggard
Definition
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.

slower than desired or expected
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laud
Definition
praise (a person or their achievements) highly.
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decorous
Definition
in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
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disparage
Definition
regard or represent as being of little worth.
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elucidate
Definition
make (something) clear; explain.
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cursory
Definition
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
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hedonist
Definition
a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.
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perfunctory
Definition
(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.
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superfluous
Definition
exceeding necessary amounts, too much
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discourse
Definition
debate, discussion, conversation
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venality
Definition
the characteristic of having the inclination to be bribed
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penchant
Definition
natural liking or inclination
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conflagration
Definition
great fire
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pedantic
Definition
excessively concerned with minor details or rules; over scrupulous, show-off
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demagogue
Definition
a leader that tries to influence the masses
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contention
Definition
heated disagreement.
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byzantine
Definition
complex
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convivial
Definition
festive
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affable
Definition
friendly
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seditious
Definition
against the government
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modicum
Definition
modest amount
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