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Lesson 1
AP English& Composition
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English
12th Grade
09/04/2010
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Altruistic
 Definition
Generous
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Ambivalent
 Definition

Uncertain to course of action

 
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Angular
 Definition
Sharp cornered 
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Arrogant
 Definition
Insolently proud
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Aversion
 Definition
Disliking
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Discern
 Definition
Differentiate between 2 things
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Disdain
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Intense dislike
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Disparage
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To degrade someone, belittle
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Disparity
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Condition of being unequaled 
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Embellish
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To decorate with
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Engender
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To cause, to create
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Innocuous
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Harmless
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Insipid
 Definition
boring and stupid
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Lament
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To mourn over st, to express sorrow in demonstrative manner
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Ostentatious 
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Showy, pretentious
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Prodigal
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Wasteful
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Repudiate
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Reject
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Reticence
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Restrain in speech, reluctant to speak
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Revere
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to honor, to regard with respect
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Serene
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calm, placid
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Subtle
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Not obvious
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Superfluous 
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Overflow, beyond wat is needed or required
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Taciturn
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Quiet
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Laud
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To praise
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Obscure
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Vague
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