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Vocabulary List 6
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10th Grade
05/12/2011

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Term
Carrion
Definition
dead and decaying flesh, as of a corpse or carcass
synonyms: offal, remains
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Effectual
Definition
producing, or sufficient to produce, an intended effect
synonyms: effective, efficient
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Efficacy
Definition
power or capacity to produce effects
synonyms: efficiency, force
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Factious
Definition
given to the forming of groups within larger groups for the purpose of dissension or discord
synonyms: mutionous, rebellious
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Fortitude
Definition
strength and firmness of mind in the face of pain, adversity or danger; unyielding courage
synonyms: mettle, pluck
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Implicate
Definition
to show close or incriminating connection, as in a plot or crime; to involve unfavorably
synonyms: embroil, entangle
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Incarnate
Definition
invested with flesh, especially in human form
synonyms: bodily, corporeal
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Ingratiate
Definition
to bring oneself deliberately into the good graces of another, especially by careful attention to the art of pleasing
synonyms: blandish, flatter
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Munificent
Definition
extremely generous or liberal in giving; lavish
synonyms: bountiful, handsome
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Portentous
Definition
indicating something ominous of calamitous about to happen; exciting wonder and awe
synonyms: fateful, ominous
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Profusion
Definition
lavish or unrestrained supply
synonyms: abundance, overflow
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Sedate
Definition
composed and serene; calmly deliberate, settled
synonyms: earnest, grave
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