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Great Expectations Vocabulary
Vocabulary stage 2
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English
9th Grade
10/18/2007

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magnanimous

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generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
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confound
Definition
to perplex or amaze, esp. by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse
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beguile
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to pass (time) pleasantly
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constraint
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limitation or restriction.
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patronize
Definition
to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, by customers, clients, or paying guests
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discretion
Definition
the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice
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adversary
Definition
a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
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impartial
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free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
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copious
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large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful
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disparity
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lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference
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cogent
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convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.
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auspicious
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promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable
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miscreant
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An evildoer; a villain

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contingent
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liable to happen or not; uncertain; possible
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cogent
Definition
convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.
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reproach
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to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure
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culminate
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to reach the highest point, summit, or highest development
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thwart
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to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
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relinquish
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to give up; put aside or desist from
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impetuosity
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of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc
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reiterate
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to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively.
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animosity

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a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action
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