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English Vocabulary
Semester 1
11
English
10th Grade
01/22/2013

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Predilection
Definition
A particular liking or preference of something
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Injunction
Definition
A command or order, especially from somebody in a position of power and authority

The act of ordering some to/ not to do something
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amorphous
Definition
has no clear shape, form, or structure.
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obtrusive
Definition
rending to force your presence or opinions on other people: highly noticeable, often with a bad or unwelcome event.
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magnanimity
Definition
great generosity or nobel spirtitedness
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platitude
Definition
pointless, unoriginal or empty comment or statement made as though it were significant or helpful
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mercurial
Definition
quick, changeable in temperament; volatile
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iaconic
Definition
using very few words
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Innuendo
Definition
an indirect intimidation about a person or thing especially of a disparaging or derogatory nature
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elicit
Definition
to draw/bring out or forth; to evoke
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intercede
Definition
to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble as by pleading or petition

to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups
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