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English
12th Grade
07/12/2009

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Altruistic
Definition
Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous
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Ambivalent
Definition
Having contrary feelings or attitudes , uncertain as to course of action
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Angular
Definition
Lean;sharp cornered;gaunt
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Arrogant
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Overbearingly assuming;insolently proud
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Aversion
Definition
Strong disclination,disliking
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Discern
Definition
To differentiate between two or more things
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Disdain
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Intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt,to reject as unworthy
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Disdain
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Intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt,to reject as unworthy
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Disdain
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Intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt,to reject as unworthy
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Disparage
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To degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derrogatory manner
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Embellish
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To decorate,to make more beautiful with ornamentation
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Engender
Definition
To cause to produce to create
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