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Lesson 6 Vocabulary
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English
12th Grade
04/21/2009

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adamant
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Unyielding in attitude or opinion; inflexible
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boost
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Lift by pushing up from below; raise; increase
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concede
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Admit grudgingly; acknowledge; grant
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device
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Something constructed for a particular purpose; invention; gadget
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estimate
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Calculate approximately; judge; figure; reckon
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extraction
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orign; birth; ancestry; descent' lineage
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foreboding
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Strong inner conviction of a coming misfortune; misgiving
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immaterial
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Of no essential consequence; unimportant; irrelevant
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impetus
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Driving force; impulse; stimulus
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induce
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Move someone to do something; influence; persuade
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legendary
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Fabled in legend or tradition; well-known; famous; fabulous
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notorious
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Widely but unfavorably known; infamous; ill-famed
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obstruct
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Block or close off by obstacles; impede; hinder
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opportune
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Especially right or suitable; timely; favorable
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plummet
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Drop or fall sharply and abruptly; plunge
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repulse
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Drive back; beat back
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stamina
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Physical or moral strength to withstand hardship
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subjugate
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Bring under complete control; conquer; vanquish
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unwavering
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Not fluctuating or hesitant; firm; sure; steady
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venture
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Risky or dangerous undertaking; adventure; enterprise
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