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English 10 Vocab words
English 10 vocab words
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10th Grade
11/09/2010

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CURTAIL
Definition
to cut short; abbreviate
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DISCRIMINATE
Definition
to make a clear distinction; to make distinctions on basis of preference
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ESPIONAGE
Definition
the act or practice of spying
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INALIENABLE
Definition
that cannot be transferred to another
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INCARCERATE
Definition
to imprison; to confine
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INDIGNITY
Definition
humiliating or degrading treatment; a source of offense
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INDISCRIMINATE
Definition
not making or based on careful distinctions; widespread; wholesale; random
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INFAMOUS
Definition
having an exceedingly bad reputation
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INTERCEDE
Definition
to plead on another's behalf; to mediate
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MALIGN
Definition
to speak evil; evil or harmful in influence or effect; malevolent
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PERPETRATE
Definition
to be guilty or responsible for
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RAMPANT
Definition
growing or spreading unchecked
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REPARATION
Definition
the act or process of making amends; something done or paid to make amends
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RANCOR
Definition
bitter, long-lasting resentment
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SMATTERING
Definition
superficial or piecemeal knowledge; a small, scattered amount
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