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Lyon vocab list 2
10th gr Eng 122 vocab list 2
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10th Grade
09/19/2011
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apathy
 Definition
lack of interest or emotion
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apocryphal
 Definition
of doubtful origin
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circuitous
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indirect
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circumloculation
 Definition
using too many words; long-windedness
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disapprobation
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disapproval
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discern
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to distinguish one thing from another
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fervor
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passion; enthusiasm
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fickle
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unpredictable; whiimsical; easily swayed
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inept
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incompetent; unskilled; useless
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inertia
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inactivity; lethargy
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martinet
 Definition
person who believes in strict discipline
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masochist
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person who intentially inflicts pain on himself
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parody
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a mockery; imitation for ridicule; spoof
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parry
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ward off; avoid
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prolific
 Definition
producing a lot
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skirmish
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minor battle
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sluggard
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slow-moving; lethargic person
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utopian
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a believer in an ideal world
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vacillate
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waver; hesitate
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utilitarian
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useful
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