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Cumulative Vocabulary
English Vocab
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9th Grade
12/04/2013
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Coterie
 Definition
A small group of acquaintances
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Austere
 Definition
In a stern manner
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Depricate
 Definition
To show disapproval of
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Forbearance
 Definition
Patience
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Glutton
 Definition
One who consumes a lot
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Atrophy
 Definition
To wither away
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Edification
 Definition
Instruction or enlightenment
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Intrepid
 Definition
Fearless; Bold
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Beget
 Definition
To give birth of
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Elocution
 Definition
The art of public speaking
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Ebullience
 Definition
Enthusiastic; Bubling
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Boon
 Definition
A timely benefit
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Harangue
 Definition
A long lecture
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Dogmatic
 Definition
Characterized by authoritative, often arrogant assertions of ones beleifs
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Malaise
 Definition
A bodily discomfort
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Pedestrian
 Definition
Ordinary
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Peccadillo
 Definition
A minor offence
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Lackadasical
 Definition
Showing lack of intrest
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Irasible
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Easily angered
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Proficent
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Skillful
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Atone
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To ask for forgivnance
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Brazen
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Bold; Shameless
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Repleate
 Definition
Full to the utmost
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Officious
 Definition
Over eager to serve
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Ambivilance
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Indecision
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Ablution
 Definition
A cleansing with water or another liquid, often a religious ceremony
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Arduous
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Hard; Difficult
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Spurioous
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Not genuine; Fake
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Morass
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Overwhelms or traps
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Boor
 Definition
A rude person
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Quell
 Definition
Extinguish or put down
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Quail
 Definition
To shrink with fear
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Noxious
 Definition
Physically or mentally destructive to humans
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Kismet
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Fate
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Obtuse
 Definition
Insensitive
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Paltroon
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Coward
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Torpid
 Definition
Inactive
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Palpable
 Definition
Capable of being felt
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Attrition
 Definition
A gradual weakening
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Adroit
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Skillful
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Incongruous
 Definition
Not appropriate; Doesn't fit in
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Reproach
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To express disapproval of
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Plethora
 Definition
Excessive fullness
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Dolt
 Definition
A stupid person
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Lament
 Definition
To express sorrow or regret
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Dulcet
 Definition
Soothing to the ear
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Hovel
 Definition
A small miserable dwelling
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Abate
 Definition
Decrease; Diminish
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Assail
 Definition
To attack violently
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Chattel
 Definition
Moveable property
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