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Black Boy Vocabulary
Hard Words
20
English
11th Grade
12/02/2015

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Cryptic
Definition
remark or message contains a hidden meaning (difficult to understand)
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Languor
Definition
is a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and not having any energy or intent in anything
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surreptitiously
Definition
something that is done in secret or secretly
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Copiously
Definition
a large amount of something
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Doggerel
Definition
verse or words that are badly written or expressed.
"the last stanza deteriorates into doggerel"
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Injunction
Definition
to do something as an order or STRONG REQUEST
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predilection
Definition
a preference or special liking for something
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elicited
Definition
evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
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Morose
Definition
sullen or ill-tempered (not willing to socialize)
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Asafetida
Definition
fetid resinous gum obtained from the roots of a herbaceous plant, used in herbal medicine and Indian cooking.
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solicitude
Definition
care or concern for someone or something
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palatial
Definition
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid.(very large and impressive)
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palled
Definition
spent time with a friend
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invectives
Definition
invective is a noun that means abusive language used to express blame or censure. Invective is harsh, abusive language, like, "you dirty rotten scoundrel." (Cursing)
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sonorously
Definition
(of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full.
capable of producing a deep or ringing sound.
"the alloy is sonorous and useful in making bells"
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nominal
Definition
to indicate someone or something is supposed to have a particular status, but really does not have it "Richard was brought up a nominal Christian"
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Impudent
Definition
not showing due respect for someone (cocky, cheeky)
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florid
Definition
having a red or flushed complexion (flushed) or excessively intricate or complicated (fancy)
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impetus
Definition
he force or energy with which a body moves.
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subservience
Definition
"compliant," "obedient," "submissive," or having the qualities of a servant. Something that's subservient has been made useful, or put into the service of, something else.
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