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Language - English
10th Grade
09/21/2009
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Abortive
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adj. failing to accomplish an intended objective
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Accost
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v. approach and speak to first
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Bereft
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adj. lacking
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Cajole
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v. coax
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Caustic
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adj. sarcatically biting
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Appease
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v. make calm/soothe
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Cogent
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adj. forcibly convincing
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Belligerent
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adj. Given to hostile or agressive behavior
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Detrimental
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adj. causing damage or harm
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Conjugal
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adj. pertaining to marriage
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Consummate
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adj. Complete
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Derogatory
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adj. disparaging
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Condolence
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n. expression of sympathetic sorrow
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Destitute
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adj. extremely poor
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Emaciated
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adj. thin and wasted
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Embellish
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V. adorn
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Acrimonious
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adj. bitter in language or tone
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Construe
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v. interpret
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Adamant
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adj. firm in position or opinion
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Eminent
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adj. outstanding
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Enigma
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n. something puzzling or inexplicable
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Pontificate
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v. present opinions arrogantly
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Rhapsodize
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v. speak or write in an extravagantly enthusiastic manner
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Desultory
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adj. aimless
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Myth
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n. a traditional or legendary story telling of the deeds of gods or heroes
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