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25
English
8th Grade
10/03/2010

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altruistic
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unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others
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prodigal
Definition
recklessly extravagant, wasteful
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repudiate
Definition
to reject, to disown
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ambivalent
Definition
having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action
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disdain
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to look on with scorn
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disparage
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to lower in rank or reputation
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disparity
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distinct in quality or character
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angular
Definition
lean; sharp cornered; gaunt
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embellish
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to decorate; to make beautiful with ornamentation; to exaggerate
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engender
Definition
bring about, create
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arrogant
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overbearing assuming; insolently proud
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innocuous
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harmless, producing no injury
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insipid
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dull, boring and stupid
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lament
Definition
to express sorrow or regret for
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aversion
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an intense or definite dislike; antipathy; repugnance
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laud
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to praise
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obscure
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difficult to see; vague
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ostentatious
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pretentious or excessive display
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discern
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to differentiate between two or more things
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reticence
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tending not to talk, give out information
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revere
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to show honor or devotion to
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serene
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quiet; calm
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subtle
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hardly noticeable, delicate, elusive, not obvious
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superfluous
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exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; to overflow
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taciturn
Definition
quiet; not verbose
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