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Vocab Final
Units 12-15
80
Language - English
Not Applicable
06/05/2005

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abjure
Definition
to renounce, repudidiate under oath; to avoid, shun.
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acrid
Definition
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper.
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august
Definition
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
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callous
Definition
emotionally hardened, unfeeling.
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clandestine
Definition
(adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded.
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compunction
Definition
remorse, regret.
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conflagoration
Definition
a large destructive fire.
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elated
Definition
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased.
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indelible
Definition
not able to be erased or removed; memorable.
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indulgent
Definition
yielding to the wishes or demands of others.
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inveterate
Definition
firmly established, long-standing; habitual.
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irrelevant
Definition
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent.
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nocturnal
Definition
of or occuring in the night; under the cover of darkness
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platitude
Definition
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark.
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quell
Definition
to subdue, put down forcibly
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quiescent
Definition
inactive; at rest.
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ruminate
Definition
to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud.
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tacit
Definition
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred.
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tangible
Definition
capable of being touched; real, concrete.
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trenchant
Definition
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut.
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antipathy
Definition
a strong dislike, hostile feeling.
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applicable
Definition
capable of being applied; relevant, suitable.
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asset
Definition
something of value; a resource; an advantage.
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beset
Definition
to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in. harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels).
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compassion
Definition
sympathy for another's suffering; pitty.
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decorum
Definition
proper behavior, good taste; orderliness.
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duress
Definition
cinoulsion by threat; forcible confinement.
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exuberant
Definition
high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant.
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facsimile
Definition
an exact copy.
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imbibe
Definition
to drink; to take in, absorb.
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implacable
Definition
not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding.
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infinitesimal
Definition
so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute.
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innocuous
Definition
harmless, inoffensive; insignificant.
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militate
Definition
to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against.
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patent
Definition
(n) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted.
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prowess
Definition
distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability.
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sedate
Definition
(adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v) to administer a tranquilizer.
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stentorian
Definition
extremely loud.
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stipulate
Definition
to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement.
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ultimatum
Definition
a final proposal or statement of conditions.
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alacrity
Definition
a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action.
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alleviate
Definition
to relieve, make more bearable.
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antithesis
Definition
the direct opposite, a sharp contrast.
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appall
Definition
to fill with dismay or horror.
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bellicose
Definition
warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome.
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disparage
Definition
to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue.
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dissonant
Definition
not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds.
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droll
Definition
amusingly odd.
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edict
Definition
an order issued by someone in authority.
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elucidate
Definition
to clarify, explain.
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laud
Definition
to praise.
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loll
Definition
to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop.
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loquacious
Definition
talkative, wordy, fond of talking.
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magnanimous
Definition
generous in forgiving, above small meanness.
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mandatory
Definition
required, obligatory.
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nondescript
Definition
ordinary, not oustanding; not easily classified.
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phlegmatic
Definition
slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional.
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rescind
Definition
to repeal, cancel.
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vivacious
Definition
lively, sprightly, full of energy.
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whet
Definition
to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager.
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abrasive
Definition
(adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n) a substance used to smooth or polish.
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acclimate
Definition
to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation.
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chagrin
Definition
(n) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frusteration; (v) to cause such a feeling.
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complacent
Definition
self-satisfied; overly content.
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concur
Definition
to express agreement, approve.
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defamation
Definition
to slander or libel.
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explicate
Definition
to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret.
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fracas
Definition
a noisy quarrel or brawl.
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grotesque
Definition
unnatural, distorted; bizarre.
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pandemonium
Definition
a wild uproar, din, or commotion.
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rauccous
Definition
disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly.
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receptive
Definition
open and responsive to ideas or suggestions.
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renounce
Definition
to give up or resign something
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repress
Definition
to hold back; to put down or check by force.
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reticent
Definition
not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant.
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savory
Definition
tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; innofensive, respectable.
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somnolent
Definition
sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep.
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vehement
Definition
intense, forceful, powerful.
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voluble
Definition
characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent.
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zealous
Definition
eager, earnest, devoted.
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