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lesson 4
english vocab
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10th Grade
03/17/2009
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accolade
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award; expression of approval
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adamant
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firm; not yielding
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adulate
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idolize; flatter/admire
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altercation
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noisy quarrel
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annals
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historical record of events; usually yearly sequence
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assiduous
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diligent and persistent
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chary
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hesitant; cautious
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clique
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small exclusive group
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decreptic
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broken-down; worn out with use
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endow
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provide w/ quality, thing, or gift of $
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ephemeral
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lasting a very short time
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ingratiate
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work or gain favor of someone
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pantheon
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group of ppl high in self esteem for great acheivements
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perverse
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1.turned away from what is right;wicked
2.obstinate; stubborn
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tutelage
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protection; guardianship
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