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English Vocabulary Unit 7
English Vocabulary Unit 7
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10th Grade
02/06/2010
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Allay
 Definition
to calm/ pacify
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Bestial
 Definition
beastlike
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Convivial
 Definition
festive, sociable
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Coterie
 Definition
a circle of acquaintances
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Counterpart
 Definition
a person or thing closely resembling or corresponding to another
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demur
 Definition
to object or take exception
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effrontery
 Definition
shameless boldness
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embellish
 Definition
to decorate, to adorn
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ephemeral
 Definition
lasting only a short time
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felicitous
 Definition
appropriate, apt
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furtive
 Definition
done slyly
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garish
 Definition
glaring, tastelessly
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illusory
 Definition
misleading, deceptive
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indigent
 Definition
needy, impoverished
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inordinate
 Definition
far too great
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jettison
 Definition
to cast overboard
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misanthrope
 Definition
a person who hates or despises people
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pertinacious
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very persistent
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picayune
 Definition
of little importance
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raiment
 Definition
clothing, garments
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