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Finals, Vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
06/04/2011
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Ignominy
 Definition
disgrace
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scaffold
 Definition
a temporary structure
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simplistic
 Definition
oversimplified
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grapple
 Definition
to seize another
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blithe
 Definition
joyous in disposition
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obtrude
 Definition
to thrust forth; push out
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Repudiate
 Definition
to cast off or disown
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incredulous
 Definition
indicating or showing unbelief
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spartan
 Definition
brave; undaunted
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auroral
 Definition
of or like the dawn
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abode
 Definition
home
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concede
 Definition
to acknowledge as true
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aloof
 Definition
at a distance, especially in feeling or interest
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expediency
 Definition
a sense of self-interest
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occult
 Definition
claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers
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retrospective
 Definition
directed to the past
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reverence
 Definition
a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe
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Sepulcher
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a tomb, grave, or burial place
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Apothegm
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a short, pithy, instructive saying
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Infamy
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extremely bad reputation
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Chiaroscuro
 Definition
the distribution of light and shade in a picture
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Pious
 Definition
having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for god
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Malice
 Definition
desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another
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Lurid
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horrible; revolting
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Iniquity
 Definition
gross injustice or wickedness
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Tremulous
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trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
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assonance
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resemblance of sounds
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orgy
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wild, drunken or licentious festivity or revelry.
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Complacent
 Definition
pleased, especially with oneself
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Efficacy
 Definition
capacity for producing a desired result or effect
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gild
 Definition
to coat with gold (gilded age)
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Pathos
 Definition
the quality or power in an actual life experience
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Diatribe
 Definition
a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation
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Cant
 Definition
insincere
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Rapscallion
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rascal
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Confluence
 Definition
flowing together
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Obsequy
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funeral
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Prelude
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preliminary to action
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Dingy
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shabby
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Sordid
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dirty, selfish
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Extemporize
 Definition
to speak improvisation-ally
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Oculist
 Definition
doctor of the eye
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Strident
 Definition
making a harsh sound
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Prodigality
 Definition
lavish abundance
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Defunct
 Definition
no longer in effect
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Meretricious
 Definition
alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions
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Shiftless
 Definition
lacking in resourcefulness
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Libertine
 Definition
sexually unrestrained
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Prig
 Definition
one who demands silly things of others in a irritating way
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Grail
 Definition
any greatly desired and sought-after objective
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Prig
 Definition
one who demands silly things of others in a irritating way
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Grail
 Definition
any greatly desired and sought-after objective
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