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english lesson 3,4 vocab
english lesson 3,4 vocab
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12th Grade
09/23/2013

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scapegoat
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one who bears the blame for others
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peremptory
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not allowing refusal or delay
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atelier
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an artists's or a designer's workshop
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axiom
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a universal truth; an established rule
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dulcet
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melodious; pleasing to the ear
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usurp
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to take over; to sieze power
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patronizing
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treating with condescension; acting
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iniquity
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an evil wicked act
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archaic
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no longer current or applicable; antiquated
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vacillate
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to waver; to sway indecisively
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perspicacious
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keen; mentall sharp
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abstemious
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using or consuming sparingly
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talisman
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a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
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expurgate
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to remove vulgar or objectionable material
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pellucid
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transparent; clear
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efficacious
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effective; producing thedesired outcome
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catharisis
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a release of emotional rension
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inundate
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to overwhelm; to fill betond capacity
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revere
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to regard with respect, awe, or adoration
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internecine
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mutually destructive
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risible
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relating to laughter; laughable
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sybaritic
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marked by luxury or pleasure
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crepuscular
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pertainging to twilight
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kudos
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acclaim or praise
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estrange
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to alienate
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intrinsic
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of or relating to a thing's basic nature; inherent
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maxim
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an established principle; a truth or rule of conduct
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putrid
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rotten and foul smelling
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servile
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submissive; slavish
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apocryphal
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of questionable authenticity, but widely believed
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