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vocab for ap list
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10th Grade
09/16/2010
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indifferent
 Definition
without interest or concern; not good
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apathy
 Definition
lack of emotion or interest
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obscure
 Definition
not clear to the understanding
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ambiguous
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uncertain
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impartial
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not biased
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objective
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not influenced by feeling; purpose
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revere
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to hold in deep respect
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discriminate
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to note a difference; show partiality
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denounce
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to speak against publicly
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innovate
 Definition
bring in
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subtle
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difficult to understand
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relevant
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having direct bearing on the matter in hand
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candid
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outspoken, open and honest, imformal
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discern
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to distinguish mentally
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hypocritical
 Definition
a person who pretends to be something they're not
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disdain
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look upon or treat with contempt despise scorn
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abstract
 Definition
thought of a part from concrete realities
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temper
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to ease or a state of mind
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enigma
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puzzling occurance
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inevitable
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sure to occur or happen
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eccentric
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irregular, weird, far from normal
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provincial
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of or pertaining to the provinces
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futile
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incapable of producing any result
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diverse
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different
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benevolent
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desired to help others
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pious
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reverence towards God or parents
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conciliate
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to overcome distrust or hostility; to win
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resignation
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to withdraw, the act of resigning
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resolution
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a resolving decision
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servile
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extremely imitative,wants to please others
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acute
 Definition
extremly sensitive or serious
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reticent
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reluctant, restraint, silent
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anarchy
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a state without a government
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virulent
 Definition
poisonous or hostile
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scrutinize
 Definition
to examine in detail with critical attention
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discord
 Definition
difference of opinion
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repudiate
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to reject, disown
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dilligent
 Definition
constant in effort to accomplish something
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superficial
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shallow
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contempt
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mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
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incessant
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unending
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laud
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to praise; extol
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deter
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to prevent
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redundant
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repetitive, unnecessary
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infamous
 Definition
a bad reputation
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provocative
 Definition
to promote, irritate
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depreavity
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corrupt or wicked
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gravity
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grave or serious
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banal
 Definition
lacking originality
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extol
 Definition
to praise highly
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vaciliate
 Definition
to stagger or be indecisive
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fervor
 Definition
intense feeling or passion
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disspassionate
 Definition
lack emotion
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pragmatic
 Definition
of or pertaining to a particular point of view
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rigor
 Definition
severity or strictness dealing with people laws and rules
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solemn
 Definition
somber, serious and grave mood
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alleviate
 Definition
to make easier to endure, imigate
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negligence
 Definition
failure to take proper care of something
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conspicuous
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easily seen or noticed, attracts attention
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advocate
 Definition
to promote or support
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