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Sadlier-Oxford Level F Unit 1
Sadlier-Oxford Level F Unit 1
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English
11th Grade
09/09/2010

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Approbation
Definition
The expressions of aproval or favorable opinion, praise; offical approval
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Assuage
Definition
to make easier or milder,relieve to quiet, calm; to put an end to appease, satisfy, quench.
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Coaltion
Definition
A combination,union or merger for some specific purpose.
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Decadence

 

Definition
decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence
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Elicit
Definition
To draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another peson)
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expostulate
Definition
To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
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hackneyed
Definition
used so often as to lack of freshness or originality
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hiatus
Definition
a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)
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innuendo
Definition
a hint, indirect suggestionmor reference(often in a derogatory sense)
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intercede
Definition
to please on behalf of someone else; to serve as a thrid party or go-between in a disagreement
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jaded
Definition
wearied, worn-out, dulled ( in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)
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lurid
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causing shock,horror,or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passinote in intensity or lack of restraint.
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meritorious
Definition
worthy, deserving recognition and praise
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petulant
Definition
peevish,annoying by trifles, easily irritated and upset
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prerogative
Definition
a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
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provincial
Definition
Pertaining to an outlying area; local;narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward;of a simple, plain design ythat originated in the countryside, a persone  with a narrow point of veiw; a person from an outlying area;a soldier from a provice or colony
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simulate
Definition
 to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of
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transcend
Definition
to rise above or beyond, exceed
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umbrage
Definition
sahde cast by trees; foliage givining shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion
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unctuous
Definition
excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression or earnestness, sincerity,or piety; fatty,oily;pliable
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