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Sadlier-Oxford Level F Unit 3
Sadlier-Oxford Level F Unit 3
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12th Grade
12/15/2009

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abominate
Definition
to have an intense dislike or hatred for

syn: loathe, abhor
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acculturation
Definition
adaption
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adventitious
Definition
resulting from chance rather from an inherent cause, accidental

syn: extrinsic
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ascribe
Definition
to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
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circutious
Definition
roundabout, not direct
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commiserate
Definition
to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for

syn: feel sorry for, empathize
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enjoin
Definition
to direct or order

syn: charge, command
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expedite
Definition
to make easy, cause to progress faster

syn: accelerate
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ferment
Definition
a state of great excitment, agitation or turbulence

syn: commotion, turmoil
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inadvertant
Definition
resulting from or marked by lack or attention, unintentional, accidental
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nominal
Definition
existing only in name, not real, too small to be considered or taken seriously
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noncommittal
Definition
not decisive or definate
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peculate
Definition
to steal something that has been given into one's trust

syn: embezzle
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proclivity
Definition
a natural or habitual inclination or tendency
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sangfroid
Definition
composure or coolness

syn: poise, sel assurance
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seditious
Definition
resistent to lawful authority

syn: mutinous, rebellious
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tenuous
Definition
thin, slender; lacking clarity or sharpness

syn: flimsy, insubstantial
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vitriolic
Definition
bitter, sarcastic
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wheedle
Definition
to use coazing or flattery to gain some desired end
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expiate
Definition
to make ammends, make up for

syn: redeem
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