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Sadlier-Oxford Level F Unit 6
Sadlier-Oxford Level F Unit 6
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12th Grade
12/15/2009

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anomalous
Definition
abnormal, irregular
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aspersion
Definition
a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming
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bizarre
Definition
extremely strange, unusual, atypical
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brusque
Definition
abrupt, blunt, with no formalities

syn: tactless
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cajole
Definition
to coax, persuade through flattery, to deceive with soothing thoughs or flase promises

syn: wheedle
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castigate
Definition
to punish severely
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contrive
Definition
to plan with ingenuity, invent

syn: think up, devise, concoct, fabricate
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demagogoue
Definition
a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
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disabuse
Definition
to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
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ennui
Definition
weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or intrest, boredom
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fetter
Definition
bond, restraint
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heinous
Definition
very wicked, offensive, hateful
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immutable
Definition
not subject to change, constant

syn: unchangeable, unalterable
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insurgent
Definition
revolutionary, rebellious, mutinous
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megalomania
Definition
delusions of grandeur
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sinecure
Definition
position requiring little or no work, and easy job
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surreptitious
Definition
stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation
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transgress
Definition
to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law
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transmute
Definition
to change from one nature, substance, or form to another

syn: convert
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vicarious
Definition
performed, suffered, or otherwise experianced by one person in place of another
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