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English Vocab
English Vocab
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English
10th Grade
02/15/2009

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Over
Definition
Too much
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Super
Definition
Over, above
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Trans
Definition
Across
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Un
Definition
Reverse
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Mis
Definition
Bad, wrong
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Miscalculated
Definition
Too calculate or judge incorrectly
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Transatlantic
Definition
Crossing or reaching across the Atlantic
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Unwarranted
Definition
Having no justification, groundless
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Overabundance
Definition
In excess
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Supersede
Definition
To replace in power, authority, effectiveness
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anti
Definition
against
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non
Definition
not
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re
Definition
again
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antithesis
Definition
the direct opposite
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intermural
Definition
between two or more institutions
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predispose
Definition
to identify or inclination towards someone or something
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reflect
Definition
to give back or show image
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metonymy
Definition
a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated
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syneeche
Definition
a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or whole for a part
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image
Definition
a description of something in speech or writing
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caesura
Definition
a pause in a line or verse dictated by sense or naturaul speech rythmrather tyhan by metrics
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elgy
Definition
a poem or song composed especialy as a lament for a deceased poem
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constraint
Definition
reppresion of feelings
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ingeious
Definition
clever resourceful
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oppertunitist
Definition
one who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end often with regard for principles or consequences
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strident
Definition
loud;harsh
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surmount
Definition
to overcome
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adjacent
Definition
neighboring adjoining
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hone
Definition
to sharpen
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irreverence
Definition
lack of proper respect
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platitude
Definition
common place staement
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sporadic
Definition
occuring irregularly
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