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vocab unit 2
vocab for english unit 2
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General Vocab
9th Grade
03/08/2009

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antithesis
Definition
(n) opposition; contrast; direct opposite
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austere
Definition
(Adj) severe in manner or appearance; rigorously self-disciplined
(Syn. rigid)
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autonomous
Definition
(adj) self-governing; independent
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banal
Definition
(adj) devoid of freshness or originality; trite
(syn. common; cliche)
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benign
Definition
(adj) showing or expressive of kindness or gentleness
(syn. harmless)
(ant. malignant)
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capricious
Definition
(adj) subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable
(syn. fickle)
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defamation
Definition
(n) false accusation of an offense or malicious misrepresentation
(ant. extollment)
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esoteric
Definition
(adj) private; secret; confidential; info select to few
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exacerbate
Definition
(v) to increase severity or bitterness; aggravate
(syn. vex)
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extol
Definition
(v) to praise highly; exalt; laud
(ant. defame)
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fastidious
Definition
(adj) excessively particular or critical; hardto please
(syn. maticulous)
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furtive
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(adj) characterized by stealth with hidden motive
(syn. secretive)
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gregarious
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(adj) fond of others
(syn. sociable)
(ant. reserved)
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innate
Definition
(adj) possessed at birth; native
(syn. natural)
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melancholy
Definition
(n) gloomy state of mind
(adj) mournful or depressed
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opaque
Definition
(adj) not transparent; not clear
(syn. obscure)
(ant. diaphonous)
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prolific
Definition
(adj) profusely productive or fruitful
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reprove
Definition
(v) to scold gently; criticize or coreect
(syn. admonish)
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symmetry
Definition
(n) coreespondence of size, form, and arrangement of parts on both sides
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venerate
Definition
(v) toregard with respect
(syn. revere)
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