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10th Fall words
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English
10th Grade
08/26/2012

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Abject (adj.)
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Being of the most miserable kind; wretched
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Indelible (adj.)
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impossible to remove, erase, or wash away: permanent
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Affectation (n.)
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A show. pretense, or display.
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Precipitous (adj.)
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Extremely or impassably steep.
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Magnanimity (n.)
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extremely liberal and generous of spirit
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Sagacity (n.)
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The quality of being discerning, sound in judgement, and farsighted: wisdom
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Circumscribed (tr. v.)
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To determine the limits of: define
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Acrimonious (adj.)
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Bitter and sharp in language or tone
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Ensconced (tr. v.)
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To settle (oneself) securely or comfortabley
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Acquiesce (v.)
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To agree or consent
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Staunch (adj.)
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Steadfast or firm, as in one's beliefs
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Fastidious (adj.)
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Excessively critical or demanding; difficult to please
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Effete (adj.)
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Lacking in wholesome vigor; decadent/corrupt
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Eclectic (adj.)
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not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered to be the best elements of all systems
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Wallowed (v.)
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(v)- To luxuriate; revel

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Impregnable (adj.)
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 (adj)- strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable

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Macabre (adj.)
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(adj)- gruesome and horrifying; ghastly; horrible

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Condescending (adj.)
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 (adj)-showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority

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Chimerical (adj.)
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 (adj)-wildly fanciful; highly unrealistic


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Apotheosis (n.)
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(n)-the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god
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Laconic (adj.)
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(adj)- using few words; expressing much in few words; concise

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Mellifluous (adj.)
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 adj)-sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

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Contravene (v.)
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To act or be counter to: violate
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Tremulous (adj.)
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(adj)-  characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness   

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Reprehensible (adj.)
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(adj)- deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy

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Taciturn (adj.)
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(adj)- dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner

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Contrition (n.)
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(n)-  sincere penitence or remorse  

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Luminous (adj.)
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(adj)- radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

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Facitiousness (n.)
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(n.)- not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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Malign (tr. v)
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tr.v)- To make evil, harmful, and often untrue statements about; speak evil of
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Austere (adj)
Definition
severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding
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Adroit (adj)
Definition
cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious
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Credulous (adj)
Definition
willing to believe or trust too readily, esp. without proper or adequate evidence; gullible
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Prosaic (adj)
Definition
commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative
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Indigent (adj)
Definition
lacking food, clothing, and other necessities of life because of poverty; needy; poor; impoverished
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Forlorn (adj)
Definition
desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance
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Furtive (adj)
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sly; shifty
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Fathom(v)
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to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand
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Bereft (adj)
Definition
deprived utterly of something
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Tenacity (n)
Definition
the act of being tenacious (ADJ) (holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold)
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Embody (v)
Definition
to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form
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Prowess (n)
Definition
exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength
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Recompense (v)
Definition
to repay; remunerate; reward, as for service, aid, etc.
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Auspicious (adj)
Definition
promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable
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Lithe (adj)
Definition
bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible
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Impeccable (adj)
Definition
faultless; flawless; irreproachable
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Placid (adj)
Definition
pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed
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Indignation(n)
Definition
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger
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Vindicate (v)
Definition
to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like
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Pallid(adj)
Definition
lacking in vitality or interest
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