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Wordly Wise Unit 5
The list of vocabulary words from Unit 5 from the Wordly Wise book
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Language - English
11th Grade
01/26/2010

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Abstruse
Definition
adj. Difficult to understand
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Accrue
Definition

v. 1. to arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with to or from

2. to come as a regular addition

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Acquiesce
Definition
v. to accept as inevitable; to comply passively
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Besmirch
Definition
v. To stain or tarnish; to make dirty
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Explicit
Definition
adj. fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing merely implied
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Histrionic
Definition

adj. purposely affected; theatrical

 

histrionics: n. pl. Exaggerated displays of emotion, intended to produce an effect or response

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Impropriety
Definition

n. 1. the quality or state of being improper or unsuitable.

2. something that is improper.

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Inveigle
Definition

v. 1. To lure or trick into doing something.

2. to obtain by flattery or trickery.

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Penitent
Definition
adj. Sorry for having done wrong.
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Probity
Definition
n. Honesty; trustworthiness; adherence to virtue.
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Purport
Definition
v. to give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something.
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Repercussion
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n. An unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an event.
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Revelation
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n. Something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a suprise.

 

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Surfeit
Definition
n. an overabundant supply; an excess.
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Unsavory
Definition

adj. 1. having an unpleasant look, taste, or smell.

2. Morally offensive.

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