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Courage - MAR 3
Vocabulary List 2.
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English
10th Grade
02/14/2011

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abstinence.
Definition
- Noun.
any self-restraint, self-denial, or forbearance.
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ambulatory.
Definition
–adjective
of, pertaining to, or capable of walking.
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devoid.
Definition
–adjective
not possessing, untouched by, void, or destitute.
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diatribe.
Definition
–noun
a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism.
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didactic.
Definition
–adjective
intended for instruction; instructive.
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diffident.
Definition
–adjective
lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
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disillusion.
Definition
–noun
a freeing or a being freed from illusion or conviction; disenchantment.
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futile.
Definition
–adjective
incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful.
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mandatory.
Definition
–adjective
authoritatively ordered; obligatory; compulsory.
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melancholy.
Definition
–noun
a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.
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morbid.
Definition
–adjective
suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.
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munificent.
Definition
–adjective
extremely liberal in giving; very generous.
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nostalgia.
Definition
- Noun
a yearning for the return of past circumstances, events, etc
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scoffed.
Definition
–verb
to speak derisively; mock; jeer.
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trajectory.
Definition
–noun
the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight.
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ambition.
Definition
–noun
an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment.
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differentiate.
Definition
–verb
to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
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ideals.
Definition
- Noun
A conception of something in its absolute perfection.
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integrity.
Definition
–noun
adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
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speculate.
Definition
–verb
to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
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