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English
11th Grade
06/12/2009

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conventional
Definition
based on accepted practice; traditional; customary;normal; ordinary; orthodox (convention,unconventional)
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undermine
Definition
to hurt, weaken, or destroy, often in an underhanded or sneaky way
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dismissive
Definition
rejecting another’s thoughts or ideas, usually as not worthy of consideration; condescending (dismiss)
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aesthetic
Definition
relating to what is beautiful; beautiful; pleasing(aesthetics, aesthete, unaesthetic)
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objective
Definition
based on facts rather than personal feelings;unbiased; not personal; not subjective; true(objectivity)
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reconcile
Definition
to adjust the differences between things; to reach an agreement, especially after an argument; to make up; to overcome discord; to try to be inclusive
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speculative
Definition
taking a chance; risky; uncertain; cannot be confirmed (speculate, speculation)
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accessible
Definition
being able to enter or approach a place;approachable; friendly; genial; gregarious (access,inaccessible)
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decorum
Definition
proper; correct behavior or etiquette; good manners; refinement (decorous, indecorous)
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impulsive
Definition
tending to act on impulse and without thought;rash; impetuous; unrestrained; capricious(impulses)
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