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Vocabulary Review, 1-6
Exam Vocab Review
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Literature
11th Grade
01/19/2009
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Reproved
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reprimanded
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Discourse
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Conversation
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Relent
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Soften
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Execrations
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Angry Words; Curses
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Confederates
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Allies; persons who share a common purpose
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Sundry
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Some
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Comprised
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Included
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Haughty
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Proud, Distainful of something or someone
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Consultation
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Meeting to discuss or plan
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Profane
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irrelevent
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Arduous
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Difficult
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Itinerant
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Traveling
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Abate
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lessen
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Arbitrary
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Based on whims or individual preferences
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Abominable
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disgusting; loathsome
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Abhors
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Scorns; hates
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Omnipotent
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All-powerful
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Contrivance
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Scheme; Plan
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Appease
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To Calm; Satisfy
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Pelf
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Wealth or worldly goods, sometimes used as a term of contempt
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Adieu
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French for "goodbye"
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Succorless
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Without aid or assistance; Helpless
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Acquiesce
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Agree or accept quietly
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Magnanimity
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Noblity of spirit
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Abdicated
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Give up responsiblity for
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Transient
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Temporary; Passing
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Censures
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strong; disapproving critisms
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Relinquished
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Given up
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Impious
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Irrelevent
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Vigilant
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Watchful
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Spurned
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Rejected
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Avert
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To prevent, turn away
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Insidious
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Sneaky; sly
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Solace

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To Comfort
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Ensign
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A flag, especially one flown from a ship
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Couchant
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Reclining
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Hoary
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White, as with age or frost
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Sepulcher
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Burial place
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Reiterated
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Repeated
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Placid
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Calm, quiet
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Vehemently
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Emphatically
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Amiable
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Agreeable; Likeable
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Obsequious
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Obedient; submissive
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Scrupulous
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Careful; Painstaking
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Imperuous
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Impulsive
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Alacrity
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Promptness in Responding; eagerness
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Expedient
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Convenience, means to an end
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Tumultuous
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stormy, turbulent
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Superfluous
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Unneccessary
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Impervious
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Resistant, Impenetrable
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Pertinent
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To the point, apply to the situation
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Aversion
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Intense Dislike
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Benefactors
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People who help others
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Imparted
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Revealed
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Perennial
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Recurring yearly
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Perpetual
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Constant; Unchanging
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Ubiquitous
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Everywhere at the same time
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Apparition
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Unexpected sight or ghostlike figure that appears suddenly
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Volition
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will
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Resolute
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Determined
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Plausibility
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Believiblity
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Ostentatious
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Conspicious
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Semblance
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Outward Appearance
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Obstinate
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Stubborn
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Palpable
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Obvious, Perceivable
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Profuse
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Abundant
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Discernible
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Noticeable
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Pervaded
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