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English Vocabulary Test
November Vocab
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11/13/2003
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adulation
 Definition
excessive praise
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blandishment
 Definition
word or deed of mild flattery
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ingratiate
 Definition
work into favor
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lackey
 Definition
slavish follower
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obsequious
 Definition
slavishly attentive: fawning
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sycophant
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parastic flatterer
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maudlin
 Definition
tearful
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nostalgia
 Definition
homesickness
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pathos
 Definition
quality in events or in art that arouses pity
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pensive
 Definition
thoughtful in a sad way
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poignant
 Definition
painfully touching
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plight
 Definition
unfortunate state
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sullen
 Definition
ill-humoredly silent
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throes
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pangs
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ascetic
 Definition
shunning pleasures
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chargin
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embarrassment
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compunction
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regret
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contrite
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showing deep regret
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dejected
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sad; depressed
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disconsolate
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cheerless
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doleful
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full of sorrow
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glum
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moody
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blithe
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merry; cheerful
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complacent
 Definition
self-satisfied
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convivial
 Definition
fond of eating and drinking
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delectable
 Definition
very pleasing
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gala
 Definition
characterized by festivity
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delectable
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very pleasing; delightful
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elated
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in high spirits
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jocund
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merry; cheerful
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jubilation
 Definition
rejoicing
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