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English
9th Grade
12/16/2012

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adverse
Definition
antagonistic; opposing; opposite; contradicting; unfavorable
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ambivalent
Definition
having mixed feelings about something; feeling positive and negative about the same topic
two opposing factors for the same object person etc
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assuage
Definition
relieve, soothe, calm, appease, satisfy
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begrudge
Definition
envy the possession
to give with bad grace
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bifurcate
Definition
forked or divided into two parts
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burnish
Definition
to polish, make smooth and bright, to flatten or enlarge
gloss, polish, etc
shiny finish
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callow
Definition
immature, young, (with birds) no feathers
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carp
Definition
find fault, complain, criticize, condemn
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contingent
Definition
likely to happen but not certain
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delve
Definition
to dig or research data; to rummage or burrow
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derogatory
Definition
tending to lessen someone's reputation; intending to belittle
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detrimental
Definition
damaging, harmful, injurous
harmful or damaging person or thing
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emulate
Definition
to try to equal; rival with some degree or success; follow or copy,
to replace or imitate that of another computer or computer software
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explicate
Definition
to make or plan; to clear; develop or interpret
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gratuity
Definition
given without claim or demand; bonus of money given; gift or reward
AKA tip
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guise
Definition
external appearance, manner, mode, style of dress, dress or attire; semblance or pretence
french general
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malign
Definition
speak of harmful untruths or evils; evil in affect, injurious, slander or defame
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myopic
Definition
unable or unwilling to act appropriately; lacking tolerance or understanding
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palatable
Definition
acceptable or agreeable to the taste or mind or feelings
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prima facie
Definition
first appearance or view; obvious; plain or clear,
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purport
Definition

gist; intention

claim to be; appear to be or do something

 

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rancid
Definition
having an unpleasant smell or taste as if it were decomposing; odor; offensive or nasty; sour or stale
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shoddy
Definition
POOR QUALITY; intentionally rude; fibrous material; inferior manmade product
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vagrant
Definition
idle person who does not have a home; tramp or beggar; nomadic; moving from place to place;
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vernacular
Definition
native; using such a language
native language;
local style or architecture; local things
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