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vacob
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Language - English
10th Grade
01/26/2009

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Term
vacuous \VAK-yoo-uhs\, adjective:
Definition
1. showing no intelligence or thought

2. having no meaning or direction; empty
Term
erstwhile
Definition
URST-hwahyl\, adjective, adverb;
Also used as an adverb, meaning formerly
Term
unwitting
Definition
not knowing; unaware; unintentional
Term
virtuoso
Definition
1. a person skilled in the techniques of an art, esp. playing a musical instrument; by extension, a person with a cultivated appreciation of artistry
2. showing mastery in artistic skills
Term
defalcate
Definition
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Term
chaff
Definition
1. the stiff strawlike part of grains such as wheat, oats, rye
2. to make good-natured fun of someone
3. worthless material; detritus
Term
bemoan
Definition
to moan about or weep for; mourn
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acclaim
Definition
1. to welcome with loud approval; praise highly
2. a shout or show of approval
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