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Fall 2009
Tier 2 Vocabulary
28
General Vocab
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09/02/2009

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nebulous
Definition
(adj.) hazy, vague, uncertain
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rectify
Definition
(verb) to correct, to make right
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sagacious
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(adj.) wise; having keen perception and sound judgment
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ambiguous
Definition
(adj.) open to more than one interpretation
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censure
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(verb) to criticize sharply
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impediment
Definition
(noun) a barrier; an obstruction
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lumber
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(verb) to move clumsily or heavily
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monotonous
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(adj.) lacking in variety; mind-numbing
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caveat
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(noun) a warning; a caution
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expunge
Definition
(verb) to wipe out; to destroy
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onus
Definition
(noun) a burden; a responsibility
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patronizing
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(adj.) to treat in a condescending manner; to talk down to
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usurp
Definition
(verb) to take over; to seize power
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vacillate
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(verb) to waver; to sway indecisively
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catharsis
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(noun) an emotional experience that feels cleansing
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anomaly
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(noun) deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar experience
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estrange
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(verb) to alienate
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interminable
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(adj.) seeming to have no end
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photosynthesis
Definition
(noun) the process of plants using light for energy
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graphite
Definition
(noun) a mineral of soft carbon used for pencil lead and lubricants
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telepathy
Definition
(noun) knowing how someone far away is feeling; communication from one mind to another
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symmetry
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(noun) measuring the same; balanced proportions
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geographer
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(noun) one who makes maps and writes about the earth
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terra cotta
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(noun) baked earth; fired clay used for statues, vases, etc.
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etymology
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(noun) study of the origins of words and word parts
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verbose
Definition
(adj.) wordy, full of words
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prologue
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(noun) words before beginning a play or book
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admonish
Definition
(verb) give warning to or disapproval
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