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General Vocab
10th Grade
02/07/2016

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Altercation
Definition
A heated argument
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Lexicon
Definition
A dictionary; specialized vocabulary
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Hue
Definition
A particular shade of a given color
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Galvanize
Definition
To startle into sudden activity
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Sanction
Definition
Permission; support
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Hyperbole
Definition
Extreme exaggeration for effect & not meant to be taken literally
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Ominous
Definition
Threatening; foreboding evil
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Audacity
Definition
Rude boldness; nerve
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Evince
Definition
To demonstrate clearly; to prove
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Implacable
Definition
Unable to be appeased or pacified
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Exhort
Definition
To urge on with stirring words
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Incarcerate
Definition
To put into prison; to confine
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Incisive
Definition
Sharp; keen; cutting straight to the heart of the matter
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Expedient
Definition
Practical; providing an immediate advantage (especially when serving one's self-interest)
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Pertinent
Definition
Having to do with the subject at hand; relevant
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