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Vocabulary 14
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11th Grade
11/25/2008

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altruistic
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unselfish concern with the welfare of others (adj)
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capitulate
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to surrender; to cease resisting (verbO
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deferentially
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with great respect (adv)
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ephemeral
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lasting for only a short time (adj)
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fervor
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intense emotion (noun)
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cognizant
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aware (adj)
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salutary
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healthful; useful or helpful; remedial (adj)
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iconoclast
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a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions (noun)
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maverick
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a person who breaks away from the crowd, a noncomformist (noun)
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resplendent
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brilliant, gloriously bright (adj)
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