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Lesson 18
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English
10th Grade
02/20/2013

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Discordant
Definition
being in disagreement
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Tenuous
Definition
not dense or thick; having little substance
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Torpid
Definition
losing motion, feeling, or power; lacking in energy
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Pliable
Definition
easily bent or flexible
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Invective
Definition
an insult or abuse in speech
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Pithy
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full of meaning; concise
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Impregnable
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not able to be conquered; impenetrable
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Inherent
Definition
essential
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Irreverent
Definition
disrespectful
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Subjugate
Definition
to dominate, conquer, or bring under control
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Pristine
Definition
pure; completely clean and uncontaminated
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Filibuster
Definition
to attempt to block a bill from becoming a law
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Xenophobia
Definition
an intense dislike o fear of strangers or foreigners
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Expedite
Definition
to increase the rate of progress
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Prodigal
Definition
reckless, wasteful, and extravagent
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