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30
Language - Spanish
12th Grade
09/19/2012

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servile
Definition
submissive; slavish
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catharsis
Definition
a release of emotional tension
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kudos
Definition
acclaim or praise
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maxim
Definition
an established principle; a truth or rule of conduct
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Efficacious
Definition
effective; producing the desired outcome
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sybaritic
Definition
marked by luxury or pleasure
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internecine
Definition
mutually destructive
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intrinsic
Definition
of or relating to a thing's basic nature; inherent
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apocryphal
Definition
of questionable authenticity; but widely believed
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crepuscular
Definition
pertaining to twilight
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risible
Definition
relating to laughter; laughable
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putrid
Definition
rotten and foul smelling
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estrange
Definition
to alienate
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inundate
Definition
to overwhelm; to fill beyond capacity
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revere
Definition
to regard with respect, awe, or adoration
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scapegoat
Definition
one who bears the blame for others
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peremptory
Definition
not allowing refusal or delay; inperative
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atelier
Definition
an artist's or a designer's workshop
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axiom
Definition
a universal truth; an established rule
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dulcet
Definition
melodious; pleasing to the ear
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usurp
Definition
to take over; to seize power
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patronizing
Definition
treating with condescension; acting superior
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iniquity
Definition
an evil or wicked act
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archaic
Definition
no longer current or applicable; antiquated
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vacillate
Definition
to waver; to say indecisively
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perspicacious
Definition
keen; mentally sharp
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abstemious
Definition
using or consuming sparingly
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talisman
Definition
a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
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expurgate
Definition
to remove vulgar or objectionable material
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pellucid
Definition
transparent; clear
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