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Synergy Vocab: 10/25
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English
9th Grade
10/24/2007

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COGENT

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(Adj.) forceful; convincing; relative, to the point
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scrupulous
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(adj.) having high moral standards; meticulous; exact; careful
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venial

Definition

(adj.) easily excused, pardonable

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altruistic
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(adj.) concerned for others, not selfish

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assent
Definition
(v) to express agreement, (n) agreement
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clemency

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(n.) mercy, humaneness, mildness, modestness
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diffident
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(adj.) lacking self-confidence, shy, modest, reserved

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discrepancy
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(n.) a difference, lack of agreement
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facile

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(adj.) easily done, superficial

*remember it's pronounced weird

*remember by it being close to the Spanish word facil for easy

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indomitable
Definition
unconquerable, refusing to yeild
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infallible
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(adj) free from error, absolutely dependable
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pungent
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causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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remiss
Definition
careless; neglectful of duties

syn: negligent, lax, slack
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repose
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(v.) to rest, lie in peace
(n) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

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termerity
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(N) rashness, boldness
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truculent
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fierce and cruel; agressive; deadly, destructive
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unfeigned
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sincere, without pretense, real
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virulent
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extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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accede
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to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
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deft
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skillful; nimble
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destitute
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deprived of the neccessities of life; lacking in
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explicit
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definite; clearly stated
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exterpate
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to tear up by the roots; to totally destroy
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musty

Definition
stale, moldy, out of date
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officious
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forward in offering services or assuming authority; meddling
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premediated
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considered beforehand; delibrately planned
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venal
Definition
open to or marked by bribery or corruption
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