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Sheka Vocab 3
Vocab for Sheka's third vocab test
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Language - English
11th Grade
03/04/2011

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Emanate
Definition
to issue forth from a source
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Evince
Definition
to show clearly;to display
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Garble
Definition
to confuse or spoil in telling
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Mollify
Definition
to calm, quiet, or pacify
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Revile
Definition
to abuse with words
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Subjugate
Definition
to bring under control
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Usurp
Definition
to seize and hold by force
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Vacillate
Definition
to waver in making a decision
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Vitiate
Definition
to pollute; make without force; weaken or dillute
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Emulate
Definition
to try to equal or excel
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Evoke
Definition
to summon or call forth
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Impede
Definition
to obstruct or hinder
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Advent
Definition
an arrival; a coming
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Affectation
Definition
unnatural trait or appearance
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Compunction
Definition
uneasiness from sense of guilt
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Credence
Definition
belief; usually on slight evidence
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Equanimity
Definition
evenness of mind and temper
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Euphemism
Definition
a mild expression
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Foible
Definition
a weakness, frailty, or fault
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Propensity
Definition
natural inclination
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Recluse
Definition
a person living in seclusion
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Recourse
Definition
alternative; source of aid
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Retrospect
Definition
a looking back on things
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Emit
Definition
to send forth or give out
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Amnesty
Definition
a pardon for a past offense
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Anitpathy
Definition
a fixed dislike
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Aplomb
Definition
poise; self-assurance
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Aspersion
Definition
a slanderous remark
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Cajolery
Definition
deceitful praise or flattery
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Deluge
Definition
a flooding or rush of anything
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Disdain
Definition
a feeling of contempt; scorn
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Invective
Definition
a harsh or bitter utterance
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Lassitude
Definition
listlessness; without energy
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Pathos
Definition
quality that moves one to pity
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Ruse
Definition
a trick; a fraud
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Vicissitude
Definition
unexpected change
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Abeyance
Definition
condition of suspended action
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Affront
Definition
an offensive act or word
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Complicity
Definition
participation in guilt; an accomplice
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Duplicity
Definition
intentional deception; double dealing
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Innuendo
Definition
a hint; an insinuation
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Lethargy
Definition
drowsiness; state of inaction
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Levity
Definition
lightness; frivolity
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Paragon
Definition
a model of excellence
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Volition
Definition
act of making one's own decision; deliberation, conscious decision
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Coerce
Definition
to compel; to force
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Defile
Definition
to tarnish or dishonor
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Divulge
Definition
to reveal to make known
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Coalesce
Definition
to grow together; combine
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Condescend
Definition
to stoop or descend in rank
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Contrive
Definition
to plan; devise; bring about
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Denote
Definition
to indicate; show; signify
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Dissuade
Definition
to advise against; discourage
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Divest
Definition
to deprive of; to strip away
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Impart
Definition
to give; disclose; make known
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Incur
Definition
bring on oneself
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Induce
Definition
to bring on
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Pervade
Definition
to spread throughout
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Supplant
Definition
to take the place of
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Ascertain
Definition
to find out; to discover
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Abate
Definition
descrease; diminish; stop
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Accrue
Definition
come by way of increase or growth
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Avert
Definition
prevent; avoid; turn away
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Capitulate
Definition
surrender on terms
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Confute
Definition
to prove false or incorrect
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Corroborate
Definition
to confirm; make certain
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Defer
Definition
put off; delay; postpone; to submit to another's wishes
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Digress
Definition
deviate; turn aside from
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Dissipate
Definition
spend foolishly; waste; scatter
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Inculcate
Definition
impress or teach by repetition
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Profess
Definition
to declare openly
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Traduce
Definition
to speak evil of; to slander
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