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Fiske Vocab 53-54
Fiske Vocab 53-54
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10th Grade
01/13/2010

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superfluous
Definition
overflowing
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surfeit
Definition
'over-muchness' (verb or noun) (an excessive amount of something
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plethora
Definition
excess
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myriad
Definition
an indefinite but huge quantity
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sate/satiate
Definition
to be fully or excessively satisfied
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exorbitant
Definition
describes something that exceeds all fair bounds (unreasonably high-like a price)
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gratuitous
Definition
unwanted or unjustified
it can also mean free or given without obligation
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supernumerary
Definition
a person who is in excess of a required number
often used for movie "extras"
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aggrandize
Definition
to make yourself seem greater by exaggerating and belittling others
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lagniappe
Definition
un unexpected extra gift or benefit
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dearth
Definition
not enough of something, none (a lack of)
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paucity
Definition
few
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exiguous
Definition
something that is just barely enough for the purpose
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eke
Definition
managing but with difficulty (just getting by)
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stint
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verb: to limit or restrict
noun: length of time spent on one task
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scant
Definition
(adj or verb) barely sufficient or in short supply
(adj can also be scanty)
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nominal
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existing only in name (not in actuality), minimal
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meager
Definition
scanty (insufficient) in quantity or quality
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pittance
Definition
a tiny amount
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titular
Definition
(nominal) only in name, not possessing real substance
or, "referring to the title"
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