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Vocab 81-100
vocab
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Language - English
11th Grade
11/18/2008

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momentous
Definition
very important
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repudiate
Definition
refuse to recognize or acknowledge
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wane
Definition
dwindle, decrease gradually
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contrite
Definition
sorry, repentant
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paragon
Definition
model of perfection
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baleful
Definition
evil in intent, ominous
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innate
Definition
inborn, born with
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embellish
Definition
made more beautiful, decorated
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gauche
Definition
awkward socially
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moratorium
Definition
temporary stopping, delay of action
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parsimonious
Definition
stingy
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derision
Definition
scoffing at, ridicule
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enclave
Definition
territory enclosed within another
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protean
Definition
versatile, able to play many roles
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inscrutable
Definition
incapable of being understood
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discrete
Definition
separate, unconnected
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tremulous
Definition
trembling, fearful, timid
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genre
Definition
type, class
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wily
Definition
crafty, calculating
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tenacious
Definition
stubborn, persistent; holding fight
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