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Emmerson Vocab
Vocab From Self-Reliance
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English
11th Grade
10/07/2010

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Admonition
Definition
NOUN

Cautionary advice or warning
Term
Latent
Definition
ADJECTIVE

Present or potential but not evident or active
Term
Render
Definition
VERB

To give what is due or owed
To give in return or retribution
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Firmament
Definition
NOUN

The vault or expanse of the heavens; the sky
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Piquancy
Definition
ADJECTIVE

Charm, interest, attractiveness
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Oracle
Definition
NOUN

An authoritative or wise statement or prediction
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Pious
Definition
ADJECTIVE

Having or exhibiting religious reverence; earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; devout
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Aspirants
Definition
NOUN

One who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position
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Prattle
Definition
VERB

To talk or chatter idly or meaninglessly; babble or prate
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Suffrage
Definition
NOUN

The right or privilege of voting; franchise
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Importune
Definition
VERB

To plead or urge irksomely, often persistently
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Titular
Definition
ADJECTIVE

Relating to, having the nature of, or constituting a title
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Ephemeral
Definition
ADJECTIVE

Lasting for a markedly brief time
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Capitulate
Definition
VERB

To surrender
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Extenuation
Definition
NOUN

A partial excuse
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Expiation
Definition
NOUN

The act of making satisfactory or atonement for any crime or fault
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Arduous
Definition
ADJECTIVE

Strenuous, challenging, demanding hard work or labor
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Chagrin
Definition
VERB

To embarrass or mortify
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Askance
Definition
ADJECTIVE

With disapproval, suspicion, or distrust
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Aversation
Definition
NOUN

A turning from with dislike, aversion
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Countenance
Definition
NOUN

Appearance, especially in the face
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Indignation
Definition
NOUN

Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy
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Magnanimity
Definition
NOUN

The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul; that quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain justice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects
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Acrostic
Definition
NOUN

A poem or series of lines in which certain letters, usually the first in each line, form a name, motto, or message when read in sequence
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Contrite
Definition
ADJECTIVE

Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses; penitent
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