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English
11th Grade
03/04/2009

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trepidation
Definition
nervous agitation; apprehension; fear.
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ubiquitous
Definition
existing everywhere at the same time
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unctuous
Definition
marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness of spirituality
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unhallowed
Definition
unholy; profane; immoral
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unsullied
Definition
unsoiled; chaste; purse
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vacillation
Definition
to waver in mind, will, or feeling; hesitant; indecisive
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vacuity
Definition
an empty space; a vacuous or inane thing
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vacuous
Definition
marked by lack of ideas or intelligence
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vaunted
Definition
bragging; boastful
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verdant
Definition
green with vegetation; unripe in experience of judgement
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vignette
Definition
a brief word picture or sketch
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vilify
Definition
to utter slanderous and abusive statements against
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vindicate
Definition
to protect from attack; exonerate; to clear one's name.
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vitriolic
Definition
caustic feeling or speech; hateful
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vociferous
Definition
given to loud outcry; clamorous; strident
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volatility
Definition
tending to erupt into violent action; explosive
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voluble
Definition
characterized by ready or rapid speech; talkative; fluent
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voluminous
Definition
marked by great volume or buld; numerous; full
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wanton
Definition
a person given to luxurious self-enjoyment; unchaste; lewd; extravagant
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wry
Definition
distortion of facial muscles; cleverly and often ironically and grimly humorous
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