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10th grade Vocab
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10th Grade
02/12/2012

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Abject 
Definition
Being of the most miserable kind; wretched 
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Contravene
Definition
To act or be counter to
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Indelible 
Definition
Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent
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Affectation
Definition
a show, pretense, or display
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Precipitous
Definition
extremely or impassably steep
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Magnanimity
Definition
extremely liberal and generous in spirit
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Sagacity 
Definition
wisdom
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Circumscribed
Definition
to determine the limmits of; define
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Acrimonious
Definition
bitter and sharp in language or tone
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Ensconced 
Definition
to settle onself securely or comfortably
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Acquiesce
Definition
to agree or consent 
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Staunch 
Definition
steadfast or firm in one's beliefs
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Fastidious
Definition
extemely difficult to please
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Effete
Definition
lacking in wholesome vigor
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Eclectic 
Definition
not following any one system; but selecting and using what are considered to be the best elements of all systems
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Wallow
Definition
to revel in
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Impregnable
Definition
unconquerable
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Macabre
Definition
gruesome and horrifying
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Condescending
Definition
showing or implying a usuall patronizing descent from dignity or superiority 
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Chimerical
Definition
highly unrealistic
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Apotheosis
Definition
the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of god
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Laconic
Definition
using few words; expressing much in few words; concise
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Mellifluous
Definition
sweetlt or smoothly flowing; sweet sounding
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Tremulous
Definition
characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness
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Reprehensible
Definition
blameworthy
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Taciturn
Definition
dour, stern, and silent in expression or manner
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Contrition
Definition
sincere penitence or remorse
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Luminous
Definition
radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright
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Malign
Definition
to make evil, harmful, and often untrue statements about; to speak evil of
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Facetiousness
Definition
not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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Austere

Definition

severe in manner; strict or forbidding

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Adroit
Definition
cleverly skillful
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Credulous
Definition
willing to believe or trust to readily; gullible
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Prosaic
Definition
dull
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Indigent
Definition
lacking necessities of life because of poverty
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Forlorn
Definition
desolate or dreary
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Furtive
Definition
sly; shifty
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Fathom
Definition
to penetrate the truth of; understand
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Bereft
Definition
deprived
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Tenacity
Definition
holding fast
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Embody
Definition
to give concrete form to
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Prowess
Definition
exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength
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Recompense
Definition
to repay
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Auspicious
Definition
promising success
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Lithe
Definition
bending readily; flexible
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Impeccable
Definition
flawless
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Placid
Definition
calm or peaceful
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Indignation
Definition
strong displeasure of something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger
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Vindicate
Definition
to clear, as from accusation
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Pallid
Definition
lacking in vitality or interest
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Aesthetic
Definition
having to do with the appreciation of beauty 
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Ambivalent
Definition
uncertain
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Apathetic
Definition
feeling or showing little emotion
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Benevolent
Definition
well-meaning; generous
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Candor
Definition
sincerity, openess
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Cognet
Definition
convincing, reasonable 
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Dubious
Definition
doubtful
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Egregious
Definition
conspicuously bad or offensive
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Exculpate
Definition
to free from guilt or blame
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Gratuitous
Definition
given freely; unearned
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Hackneyed
Definition
warn out through over use
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Imperious
Definition
arrogantly domineering or overbearing
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Inherent
Definition
inborn; built-in
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Inveterate
Definition
long established; habitual
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Laudatory
Definition
giving praise
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Mollify
Definition
to calm or soothe
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Novel
Definition
striking unusual or new
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Obdurate
Definition
stubborn, inflexible 
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Ostentatious
Definition
describing a pretentious display
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Paramount
Definition
of chief concern or importance
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Penitent
Definition
remorseful for one's misdeeds
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Pervasive
Definition
dispersed throughout 
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Plausible
Definition
seemingly valid or acceptable, credible
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Rancor
Definition
hatred; bitter resentment or ill will
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Spurious
Definition
not genuine; false
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Stoic
Definition
impassive; indifferent to pleasure or pain
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Superfluous
Definition
extra; unnecessary
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Tenuous
Definition
having little substance or strength; unsure; weak
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Transitory
Definition
short-lived; temporary 
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Conviction
Definition
a fixed or strong belief
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