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ENglish VOCAB #6
vocabulary
30
English
10th Grade
03/27/2007

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Obscure
Definition
difficult to understand because of not being fully or clearly expressed
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Obsolete
Definition
no longer in use because replaced by something new
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Obstinate
Definition
determined not to agree with other people’s wishes or accept their suggestions
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Omnious
Definition
suggesting or indicating that something bad is going to happen or be revealed
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Omnipotent
Definition
possessing complete, unlimited, or universal power and authority
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opulent
Definition
characterized by an obvious or lavish display of wealth or affluence
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ornate
Definition
with elaborate or excessive decoration
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ostentatious
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marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people
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paradigm
Definition
a typical example of something
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paramount
Definition
greatest in importance or significance
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parody
Definition
a piece of writing or music that deliberately copies another work in a comic or satirical way
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patronizing
Definition
treating somebody as if he or she is less intelligent or knowledgeable that yourself
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pejorative
Definition
expressing criticism or disapproval
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penitent
Definition
expressing or feeling regret or sorrow for having committed sins or misdeeds
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permeated
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to pass into or through every part of
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pervasive
Definition
spreading widely and occupying a great area
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plausible
Definition
believable and appearing likely to be true, usually in the absence of proof
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poignant
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causing a sharp sense of sadness, pity, or regret
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ponderous
Definition
lacking livliness or wit
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pragmatic
Definition
concerned with actual results rather than theories or principles
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premonition
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a strong feeling, without a rational basis, that a particular thing is going to happen
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profound
Definition
very great, strong, or intense
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proliferate
Definition
to increase greatly in number
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propriety
Definition
conformity to the standards of politeness, respect, decency, or morality conventionally accepted by a society
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prosaic
Definition
not having any features that are interesting or imaginative
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proximity
Definition
closeness in space or time
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prudent
Definition
having good sense in dealing with practical matters
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pugnacious
Definition
inclined to fight or be aggressive
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pundit
Definition
Somebody who acts as a critic or authority on a particular subject, especially in the middle
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putrid
Definition
Rotting and giving off a foul smell
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