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Night ZC 3rd
Vocab 1
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10th Grade
01/26/2011

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Term
insinuate
Definition
1. to suggest.
2. artful way to introduce a position.
Term
wizened
Definition
1. Witered.
1. shrivelled.
Term
billet
Definition
1. Housing for a soldier.
2. job; position.
Term
altruistic
Definition
1. devoted to the welfare of others.
2. generous.
Term
rescind
Definition
1. to invalidate.
2. nullify.
Term
cynical
Definition
1. like or characteristic of a cynic
2. pessemistic
Term
surreptitious
Definition
1. acting in a stealthy way.
2. operating by stealth.
Term
Dissipated
Definition
1. indulging in.
2. To use for one's benefit.
Term
irrevocably
Definition
1. Can't be recalled.
2. Not removeable
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imprudent
Definition
1. Rash
2. Hasty
Term
hermetically
Definition
1. airtight
2. free of air
Term
sabotage
Definition
1. Disrupt the process of.
2. Intentionally break.
Term
abyss
Definition
1. deep
2. bottomless
Term
untenable
Definition
1. Not fit to occupy.
2. Can't be defended.
Term
tumult
Definition
1. riot
2. distressed.
Term
emaciated
Definition
1. waste away
Term
notorious
Definition
1. unfavorably known
2. infamous
Term
apathy
Definition
1. absence of passion
2. indifference
Term
interspersed
Definition
1. scatter
2. diversify
Term
grimace
Definition
1. expression of pain
2. ugly facial expression
Term
lucidity
Definition
1. easily understood
2. clear
Term
excruciating
Definition
1. extreamly painful
2. extreme
Term
harangued
Definition
1. scolding
2. long, passionate speech
Term
disheveled
Definition
1. disorder
2. chaotic
Term
poignant
Definition
1. moving of emotions
2. strong smell
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