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English 01: Vocab
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10th Grade
09/17/2012

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Predilection
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A particular liking or preference for something.
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Injunction
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A command or order, especially from somebody in a position of authority; the act of ordering someone to do or not to do something.
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Amorphous
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Without any clear shape, form, or structure.
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Obtrusive
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Tending to force your presence or opinions on other people; highly noticeble, often with a bad or unwelcome effect.
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Magnanimity
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Great generosity or noble-spiritedness.
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Platitude
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A pointless, unoriginal, or empty comment or statement made as though it were significant or helpful.
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Mercurial
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Quick and changeable in temperament; volatile.
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Laconic
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Using very few words.
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Elicit
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To evoke or draw out something.
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Innuendo
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An indirect, subtle, or derogatory implication in expression.
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Intercede
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To plead on another's behalf.
To act as mediator in a dispute.
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