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Semester Exam vocab
ATOTC vocab
42
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12/05/2005

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animosity
Definition
ill will, resentment
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capriciously
Definition
changing the mind often, fancifullly
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tenacity
Definition
persistance, courage
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malevolent
Definition
showing intense, often vicious ill will toward others
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latent
Definition
hidden (such as a talent or trait)
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annihilation
Definition
to be reduced to nothing, cease to exist
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oblivion
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a state of being forgotten
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bereft
Definition
left without, exceedingly sad
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atonement
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seeking reconciliation, (as with God)
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presentiment
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premontion
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compassionate
Definition
understanding, sympathetic
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frugal
Definition
thrifty (as with money)
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corroborate
Definition
confirm
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inclement
Definition
stormy
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emigrant
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one who leaves one's native country
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egress
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a place of going out; exit
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gregarious
Definition
sociable, enjoying company of others
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nondescript
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not easily described because of having no ditinguishing features, seeming not to belong to a class or kind
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incumbent
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currently in specific office; imposed as an obligation
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gaunt
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exceedingly thin; emaciated
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sonorous
Definition
giving a sound when struck; loud, deep or rich in sound
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oblivion
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the state of being forgotten; forgetfullness
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inscrutable
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not readily comprehensible; impossible to see through physically
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perpetuation
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continuation over a long period of time
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superlative
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surpassing all others
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apellation
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name, designation
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trepidation
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nervous anxiety; apprehension
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servility
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humbleness
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ignobly
Definition
As if of low birth; plebian
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escutcheon
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crest or symbol of a family
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emulative
Definition
striving to be equal or excel; rival
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dexterously
Definition
done in a skillful and competent manner (especially with the hands)
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dissipated
Definition
drunk, intoxicated
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unscrupulous
Definition
unprincipled; not honorable
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laconic
Definition
sparing of words
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extemporize
Definition
to do in an unplanned manner
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cogitated
Definition
thought, pondered
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carnage
Definition
wholesale slaughter
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prophetic
Definition
able to foresee the future
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prevaricate
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to deviate from the truth; lie
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commiseration
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an expression of sorrow or compassion; sympathy
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avaricous
Definition
greedy; excessive desire for wealth
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