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10th Grade
06/24/2013

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Term
mercurial
Definition
adj.
easily changeable,erratic
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disarray
Definition
n.
confusion,disorder
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podium
Definition
n.
a raised platform on for speaker
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craven
Definition
adj.
cowardly,timid
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volatile
Definition
adj.
tending to vary widely
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largess
Definition
n.
generosity in giving
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hermetic
Definition
adj.
completely sealed
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purvey
Definition
v.
to supply
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condiment
Definition
n.
a seasoning/relish for food
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herald
Definition
v.
to bear news, announce
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profound
Definition
adj.
very deep
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corollary
Definition
n.
natural consequence
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overwrought
Definition
adj.
extremely nervous or excited
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import
Definition
n.
importance
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arbitrary
Definition
adj.
determined by chance or individual preference
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engaging
Definition
adj.
attractive,charming
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trivial
Definition
adj.
or little worth or importance
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scintillate
Definition
v.
to give off sparks/be brilliant
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placid
Definition
adj.
calm
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prudent
Definition
adj.
marked by careful planning,discreet
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conceit
Definition
n.
fanciful idea/image
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morass
Definition
n.
an area of swampy ground,sth that hinders
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firebrand
Definition
n.
people who stir up trouble
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portend
Definition
v.
act/serve as a warning of
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variegated
Definition
adj.
distinctly marked with different colors,
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euphoria
Definition
n.
the feel of intense happiness
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decor
Definition
n.
decorative style of a room
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cleave
Definition
to split with a sharp instrument
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obtuse
Definition
adj.
slow in understanding,dull,stupid
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zenith
Definition
n.
maximum,the highest point
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credulous
Definition
adj.
tending to believe too easily
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obliterate
Definition
v.
to destroy leaving no trace
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excoriate
Definition
v.
to denounce sharply,tear/wear the skin off
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conviction
Definition
n.
strong belief
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intricate
Definition
adj.
elaborately detailed
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