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Vocab Wrkshp unit 9
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02/07/2005

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Allocate
Definition
To set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
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ardent
Definition
Very enthusiastic, impassioned
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assiduous
Definition
persistent , attentive, dilligent
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Brash
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Impudent
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capricious
Definition
subject to whims or passing fancies
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Chastise
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to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
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copious
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abundant, plentiful, wordy, verbose
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Deviate
Definition
(V)To turn aside; to stray from a norm; (N.) one who departs form as norm, (ADJ.) hetrodox, differing form a norm, unconventional
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Emaciated
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(ADJ, PART.) unnaturally thin, super thin
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Exult
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To rejoice greatly
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Gnarled
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Knotty, Twisted, lumpy
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indemnity
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a payment for damage or loss
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inkling
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a hint; a vague notion
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limpid
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clear transparent; readily understood
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omnipotent
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almighty, having unlimited power or authority (god for eg.)
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palatable
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agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption
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poignant
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deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp on taste of smell.
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rancor
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bitter resentment or ill will
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sophomoric
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immature and overconfident; conceited
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spontaneous
Definition
arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance.
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