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Unit 12
Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 12
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Language - English
10th Grade
01/25/2012

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Term
Abjure
(v)
Definition
to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
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Acrid
(adj)
Definition
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
Term
August
(adj)
Definition
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
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Callous
(adj)
Definition
emotionally hardened, unfeeling
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Clandestine
(adj)
Definition
secret, concealed; underhanded
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Compunction
(n)
Definition
remorse, regret
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Conflagration
(n)
Definition
a large destructive fire
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Elated
(adj, part)
Definition
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
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Indelible
(adj)
Definition
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
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Indulgent
(adj)
Definition
yielding to the wishes or demands of others
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Inveterate
(adj)
Definition
firmly established, long-standing; habitual
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Irrelevant
(adj)
Definition
not to the point, not applicable or pertinant
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Nocturnal
(adj)
Definition
of or occuring in the night; under over of darkness
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Platitude
(n)
Definition
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
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Quell
(v)
Definition
to subdue, put down forcibly
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Quiescent
(adj)
Definition
inactive; at rest
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Ruminate
(v)
Definition
to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud
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Tacit
(adj)
Definition
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
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Tangible
(adj)
Definition
capable of being touched; real, concrete
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Trenchant
(adj)
Definition
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut
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