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English vocab Chapter 10
chapter 10
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English
7th Grade
12/09/2012

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brash
Definition
hasty in thought; offensively bold
rash careless
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buff
Definition
an enthusiast
to polish with soft material
fan; aficionado
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intemperate
Definition
excessive in behavior; unrestrained
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interrogate
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to question formally
grill; quiz
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moot
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a subject to debate; disputable; doubtful
debatable; controversial
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opaque
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impenetrable by light; not transparent or translucent
solid
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pragmatic
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practical; concerned with facts and observation rather than theory
realistic; logical
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prestigious
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esteemed widely; distinguished
prominent; celebrated
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prodigy
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a person with extraordinary ability or talent
genius
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savory
Definition
appetizing
pleasingly respectable
flavorful; tasty
acceptable; wholesome
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sedate
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to tranquilize; to calm
calm and reserved
anesthetize
staid; demure
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singular
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exceptional; distinguished from others
unique; uncommon
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spontaneous
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unplanned
impulsive; impromptu; improvisational
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usurp
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to take over illegally; to seize by force without right
commandeer; grab
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whimsical
Definition
playful; fanciful
capricious; droll
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