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Smith and Dewar Vocabulary Lesson 23
Lesson 23 Terms and Definitions
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General Vocab
11th Grade
05/12/2011

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ambulatory
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able to walk or move around
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anarchy
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the absence of government; a state of lawlessness
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breadth
Definition
the width of something, comprehensive quality
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cant
Definition
secret jargon or slang
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circumscribed
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restricted or limited
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congeal
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to solidify or to coagulate
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demagogue
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a person or leader who appeals to passions or prejudices
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dissonance
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unrelated and harsh combination of sounds, discord
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dubious
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doubtful; not clear
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engrossed
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completely occupied or absorbed
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facilitate
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to make less difficult
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fledgling
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an immature or inexperienced person, a young bird that is ready to fly
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gilded
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covered with gold or a golden color; having a background of wealth
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graphic
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vivid
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introvert
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one who turn inward and concentrates thoughts upon himself
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jocular
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jesting or joking
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malcontent
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a person who is constantly dissatisfied and discontented
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misnomer
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misnaming, use of a wrong name
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obstinate
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unyielding regardless of reason or logic
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prevalent
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generally or widely accepted, current, or practiced
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prudent
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wise and careful about practical matters
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pulverize
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to reduce into small pieces, to demolish
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recapitulation
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a summary
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steadfastness
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quality of being fixed with little chance of moving or changing
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tactile
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perceptible by touch; capable of being felt
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