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Honor's English Vocab
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09/01/2005
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attain
 Definition
v.- to achieve
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emulate
 Definition
v.- to imitate
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canny
 Definition
adj. - careful
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burnish
 Definition
v.- to polish or shine
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espouse
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v.- to take up as a cause
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chide
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v.- to voice disapproval
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dirge
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n.- a mournful song, especially for a funeral
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encumber
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v.- to wiegh down or burden
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fathom
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v.- to understand
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goad
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v.- to urge
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impudent
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adj.- rude
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excavate
 Definition
v.- to dig out of the ground and remove
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desolate
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adj.- deserted or lifeless
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plethora
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n.- an abundance
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admonish
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v.- to caution or criticize
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poignant
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adj.- deeply affecting
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cognizant
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adj.- aware
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zenith
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n.- the highest point
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altercation
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n.- a dispute or fight
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aloof
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adj.- reserved or distant
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fickle
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adj.- a shifting in character
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validate
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v.- to confirm
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pragmatic
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adj.- practical
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meticulous
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adj.- extremely careful with details
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lithe
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adj.- graceful or flexible
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illicit
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adj.- forbidden or not permitting
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fervent
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adj.- passionate
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chaos
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n.- absolute disorder
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connive
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v.- to plot or scheme
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affable
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adj.- friendly
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reservoir
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n.- large supply or location where something is kept
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notorious
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adj.- widely and unfavorably known
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accentuate
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v.- to stress or highlight
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perplex
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v.- to confuse
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pacific
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adj.- calming or peaceful
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temerity
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n.- recklessness
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staid
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adj.- serious
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linchpin
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n.- something that holds seperate parts together
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trite
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adj.- not original, or overused
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negligent
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adj.- neglectful
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elude
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v.- to evade or escape
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dispel
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v.- to drive away (not in a car)
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compelling
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adj.- forceful or demanding attention
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carp
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v.- to complain or find fault
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hallowed
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adj.- highly respected
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adept
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adj.- extremely skilled
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hapless
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adj.- unlucky
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kudos
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n.- praise for an achievement
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serendipity
 Definition
n.- luck, or finding good things without looking for them
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laceration
 Definition
n.- a cut or tear
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