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English
Vocabulary
30
English
10th Grade
01/16/2010

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Term
evanescent
Definition

 Soon passing out of sight, memory, existence.

 

 

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negligible
Definition

So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.

 

Insignificant

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capitulate
Definition

Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.

 

surrender

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incessant
Definition

continuing without pause or interruption

 

 

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utopia
Definition
an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect
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lethargic
Definition
affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
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fluctuate
Definition
rise and fall irregularly
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capricious
Definition
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
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venerate
Definition
regard with great respect
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enigma
Definition
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
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Vulnerable

Definition
susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
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Feign
Definition
Pretend to be affected by (a geeling, state, or injury)
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revelation
Definition
a surprising and previously unknown fact
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excursion
Definition
a shor journey or trip
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conviction
Definition
a firm believe or opinion
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supercilious
Definition
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
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irrelevant
Definition
not connected with or relevant to something
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imperceptible
Definition
impossible to perceive
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languid
Definition

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort

 

slow, relaxed

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contemptuous
Definition

showing contempt

 

scornful

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ensconce
Definition

to establish or settle in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

 

conceal

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benevolent
Definition

well meaning and kindly

 

helpful

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enmity
Definition

that state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

 

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ignominious
Definition
deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
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gambol
Definition
run or jump about playfully
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tyrannise
Definition
rule or treat cruelly
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cryptic
Definition
having meaning that is mysterious
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maxim
Definition
a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
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procure
Definition
to obtain, especially with care or effort
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restive
Definition

unable to keep still

 

restless

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