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Vocab 5
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Writing
11th Grade
01/09/2011

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Bas-relief
Definition
Sculpture whose ornament or figures are somewhat raised above the background.
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Debase
Definition
To lower in quality, value, or dignity; to degrade.
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Declivity
Definition
A downward slope; the slope of a hill.
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Proclivity
Definition
A natural inclination or tendency. 
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Leaven 
Definition

1. A substance like yeast or a small amount of fermented dough that causes dough to expand or rise

 

2. A lightening or enlivening influence.

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Legerdemain
Definition

1. Sleight of hand; magic tricks.

 

2. Any trickery or deception. 

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Leverage
Definition

1. The action of a lever that raises or lifts.

 

2. Power to influence; a position of strength.

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Levitate
Definition
To rise or float, or cause to rise, seemingly despite gravity. 
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Levity
Definition
Lightness in speech or behavior, especially unbecoming jocularity; frivolity. 
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Penchant
Definition
A strong inclination or liking.
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Ponderous
Definition

1. Extremely heavy; massive.

 

2. Unwieldy or awkward.

 

3. Dull or tedious. 

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Imponderable
Definition
Unable to be assessed or measured precisely.
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Preponderant
Definition
Superior in number, force, power, or importance. 
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Echelon
Definition

1. A step-like formation of troops, ships, or aircraft.

 

2. A level of command or authority. 

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Transcendent
Definition
Going beyond the limits of ordinary experience. 
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