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Borris Vocab Ch. 13
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10th Grade
06/08/2010
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abet
 Definition
to encourage
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aver
 Definition
to affirm, declare confidently
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blatant
 Definition
obvious or conspicious
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broach
 Definition
to bring up or begin to talk about
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buttress
 Definition
to support, prop up
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carousal
 Definition
noisy revelry or merrymaking
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collate
 Definition
to arrange in order for a specific purpose
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connoisseur
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an expert, esp. in fine arts
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disconsolate
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deeply unhappy, dejected
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encumber
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to weigh down or burden
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foment
 Definition
to promote trouble or rebellion
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grisly
 Definition
frightful, horrible, ghastly
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herculean
 Definition
characterized by great strength
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impassive
 Definition
showing no feeling or emotion
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inauspicious
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unfavorable, unlucky
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incontrovertible
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unquestionable, beyond dispute
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nonplussed
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puzzled, at a loss
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opportune
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occuring at an appropriate time
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prolific
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abundantly productive
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rejoinder
 Definition
a reply to a reply
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