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marquezr
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11th Grade
01/07/2016

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Anathema

(noun)

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Definition

some or something that is intensely diliked, cursed, or shunned.

 

The devil is anathema when it comes to the poeple who believes in god.

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assuage

(verb)

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Definition

to satisfy. to lessen or reduce the intensity of

 

After we played ball we assuage our thrist with gatorade

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Avuncular

(adj)

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Definition

like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent

 

I have an avuncular friend who is always happy

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convivial

(adj)

 

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Definition

sociable; concerned with good company and festivities

 

We have a convivial come to town everyday. 

 

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eclectic

(adj)

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Definition

combining elements from variety of sources

 

My house is very eclectic

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epigram

(noun)

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A short, witty poem or saying 

 

Robert Frost wrote epigram.

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expound

(verb)

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Definition

To explain in detail; to set forth

 

The tour gudie told us the history of the dinosuar in expound

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intrinsic

(adj)

 

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Definition

relating to the essential nature of something; real or actual

 

Nikki could face the fact that the event was intrinsic

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inveterate

(adj)

 

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Definition

Habitual or deeply rooted; persistent]

 

I know a lot of people who in inveterate with smoking

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mogul

(noun)

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Definition

A very porerful or wealthly person; a magnate

 

Bill Gates is a very powerful mogul.

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Munificent

(adj)

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Definition

Extremely generous; liberal in giving 

 

Some rich people need to be more munificent.

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nascent

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Definition

beginning to exist; emerging

 

 

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