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1st quarter vocab
junior
38
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10/12/2005

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juxtapose
Definition
To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
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vacuous
Definition
Devoid of matter; empty.
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euphoria
Definition
A feeling of great happiness or well-being.
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progenitor
Definition
An originator of a line of descent; a precursor.
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garrulous
Definition
Given to excessive and often trivial or rambling talk; tiresomely talkative.
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cogent
Definition
Given to excessive and often trivial or rambling talk; tiresomely talkative.
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sacrosanct
Definition
Regarded as sacred and inviolable.
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prerogative
Definition
An exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, especially a hereditary or official right
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assiduous
Definition
constant in application or attention; diligent
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mendacity
Definition
A lie; a falsehood.
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satiate
Definition
To satisfy (an appetite or desire) fully
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pusillanimous
Definition
Lacking courage; cowardly.
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punctilious
Definition
Strictly attentive to minute details of form in action or conduct.
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fetish
Definition
n object of unreasonably excessive attention or reverence
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anathema
Definition
A formal ecclesiastical ban, curse, or excommunication.
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complicity
Definition
Involvement as an accomplice in a questionable act or a crime.
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hiatus
Definition
A gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break
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forte
Definition
Something in which a person excels.
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rapacious
Definition
1 Taking by force; plundering.
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irascible
Definition
Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered.
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maudlin
Definition
Effusively or tearfully sentimental
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desultory
Definition
Occurring haphazardly; random
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halcyon
Definition
Calm and peaceful; tranquil.
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neophyte
Definition
A recent convert to a belief
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braggadocio
Definition
A swaggering, cocky manner.
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penultimate
Definition
next to last
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nihilist
Definition
An extreme form of skepticism that denies all existence.
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tantamount
Definition
Equivalent in effect or value
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diatribe
Definition
diatribe
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mellifluous
Definition
Flowing with sweetness or honey.
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perspicuous
Definition
Clearly expressed or presented; easy to understand.
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pontificate
Definition
To express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way.
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apocalypse
Definition
A prophetic disclosure; a revelation.
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semantics
Definition
The meaning or the interpretation of a word, sentence, or other language form
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aggrandize
Definition
# To increase the scope of; extend.
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modicum
Definition
A small, moderate, or token amount
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ebullience
Definition
Zestful enthusiasm.
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abrogate
Definition
To abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority.
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