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Great Expectations Vocab
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English
10th Grade
08/24/2009

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abeyance
Definition
suspension of action
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acquiesce
Definition
to give in, to comply
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adamant
Definition
inflexible, immovable, obstinate
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affable
Definition
friendly, courteous, amiable
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affinity
Definition
a likeness, a natural relationship, a kinship
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amiable
Definition
friendly, sociable, and congenial; civil and urbane
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animosity
Definition
harsh feelings, anmity, resentment, hatred
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apprise
Definition
to inform or to give notice
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approbation
Definition
official approval, praise, commendation
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ascend
Definition
to move upward, to rise from a lower station
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assiduous
Definition
marked by careful and unremitting attention, constant in application
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audacity
Definition
excessive boldness, rashness, daring
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augment
Definition
to make greater or to supplement
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avarice
Definition
greed for wealth
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beguile
Definition
to deceive, to mislead, to persuade with charm
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benevolence
Definition
kindness, generosity, charity
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blighted
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destroyed or caused by decline or decay
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blithe
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lighthearted, joyous, glad, cheerful, free of spirit
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candid
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blunt, sincere honesty
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clemency
Definition
leniency
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