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Bartleby Vocab
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English
12th Grade
10/05/2010

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avocation
Definition
diversion, distraction, hobby
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ascertain
Definition
to be sure of
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abrogation
Definition
abolish or repeal (legally)
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remunerative ri-myoo-ner-uh-tiv
Definition
to pay an equivalent for, profitable
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usurpation
Definition
to seize and hold in possession by force
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malediction
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a curse
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execrable ek-si-kruh-buh
Definition
detestable, very bad
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obstreperous uhb-strep-er-uhs
Definition
uncontrollably noisy, clamorous
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pernicious per-nish-uhs
Definition
destructive, deadly
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paroxysm par-uhk-siz-uhm
Definition
sudden attack(as of a disease), convulsions
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surmise
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a thought or idea based on evidence
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superfluous
Definition
extra, exceeding what is sufficient
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proverbial
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a truth said vaguely
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recondite rek-uhn-dahyt
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hidden from sight, concealed
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sanguine sang-gwin
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cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident
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mulish myoo-lish (like a mule)
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stubborn, inflexible
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vagary vey-guh-ree
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unpredictable action or notion
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inveteracy in-vet-er-uh-see
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the quality or state of being deeply ingrained(fixed, engaged)
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dissipation dis-uh-pey-shuhn
Definition
using wastefully
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dishabille dis-uh-beel
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state of being dressed in loose or careless style
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hector(ing)
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to play the bully
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sagacious suh-gey-shuhs
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keen in sense perception, wise
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ignominiously ig-nuh-min-ee-uhs
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marked w/ or characterized by disgrace or shame
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