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Unit 3
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General Vocab
11th Grade
01/10/2011

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Abominate
Definition
to have an intense dislike or hatred for.
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Acculturation
Definition
the modification of a primitive culture by contact with an advanced culture.
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Adventitious
Definition
acquired by accident; added by chance, not inherent.
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Ascribe
Definition
to attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin.
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Circuitous
Definition
Being or taking a round about, lengthly course.
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Commiserate
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to feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with.
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Enjoin
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to direct with authority and emphasis; command; impose.
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Expedite
Definition
to speed up the progress of; help along; assist; facilitate.
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Ferment
Definition
s atate of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence.
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Inadverdent
Definition
resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional; accidental.
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Nominal
Definition
existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously.
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Noncommittal
Definition
not decisive or definate; unwilling to to take a clear position or to say yes or no.
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Peculate
Definition
to steal something that has been given into ones trust; to take improperly for ones own use.
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Proclivity
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a natural or habitual inclination or tendency(especially of human character or behavior.)
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Sangfroid
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composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances.
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Expiate
Definition
to make amends; make up for; to avert.
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