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10th Grade
11/15/2011

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Term
accrue
Definition

(verb)

to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result


synonyms: collect, accumulate, proceed from

Term
annotation
Definition

(noun)

a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

Term
bedlam
Definition

(noun)

a state or scene of uproar and confusion


synonyms: commotion, pandemonium, chaos

Term
covert
Definition

(adjective)

hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded

(noun)

a sheltered place, a hiding place


synonyms: (n.) undercover,clandestine

Term
debonair
Definition

(adjective)

pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance


synonyms: carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave

Term
dun
Definition

(verb)

to demand insistently, especially in payment of debt

(noun)

a creditor

(adjective)

dark, dull, drab, dingy


synonyms: (v.) hound, pester, harass, nag

Term
efficacious
Definition

(adjective)

effective, producing results


synonyms: effectual, efficient

Term
equanimity
Definition

(noun)

calmness, composure, refusal to panic


synonyms: tranquility, imperturbability

Term
fortuitous
Definition

(adjective)

accidental; occuring by a happy chance


synonyms: unintentional, unplanned, random

Term
gist
Definition

(noun)

the essential part, main point, or essence


synonyms: substance, core, nucleus

Term
gratuitous
Definition

(adjective)

freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarrented


synonyms: voluntary, unjustified, uncalled-for

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imperious
Definition

(adjective)

overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling


synonyms: domineering, magisterial, urgent

Term
invective
Definition

(noun)

a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language

(adjective)

abusive, vituperative


synonyms: (n.) vituperation, abuse, diatribe

Term
motley
Definition

(adjective)

showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors

(noun)

a jester's costume; a jester


synonyms: (adj.) variegated, diverse; (n.) fool

Term
munificent
Definition

(adjective)

extremely generous, lavish


synonyms: bounteous, liberal

Term
procrastinate
Definition

(verb)

to delay, put off until later


synonyms: stall, temporize

Term
provocative
Definition

(adjective)

tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying


synonyms: stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling

Term
recondite
Definition

(adjective)

exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding


synonyms: esoteric, arcane, profound, abtruse

Term
reprobate
Definition

(noun)

a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel

(adjective)

wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled

(verb)

to disapprove of, condemn


synonyms: (n.) scoundrel, blackguard; (adj.) immoral, corrupt 

Term
sedentary
Definition

(adjective)

characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place


synonyms: seated, stationary, static

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