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Unit 1-6 Vocabulary Final
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English
11th Grade
12/13/2007

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adulterate   
Definition
to corrupt, make worse by teh addition of something of lesser value
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ambidextrous
Definition
able to use both hands equally well. very skillful. deceitful, hypocritical.
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augment
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to make larger, increase
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bereft
Definition
deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
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to position or arrange. to utilize. to form up.
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dour
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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored.
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fortitude
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courage in facing difficulties
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gape  
Definition
to stare with open mouth. to open the mouth wide, to open wide.
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gibe
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to utter taunting words. an expression of scorn
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guise
Definition
an external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious
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intended to deceive or entrap. sly. treacherous.
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intimation
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a hint. indirect suggestion.
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opulent
Definition
wealthy, luxurious; ample, grandiose.
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pliable
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easily bent, flexible; easily influenced.
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reiterate
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to say again, repeat
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stolid
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not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
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unkempt
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not combed; untidy, not properly maintained; unpolished, rude.
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verbatim  
Definition
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
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warily
Definition
cautiously, with great care.
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adroit
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skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
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amicable
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peaceable, friendly
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averse
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having a deep seated distaste. opposed, unwilling.
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belligerant
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given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive. one at war, one engaged in war.
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benevolent
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kindly, charitable
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cursory
Definition
hasty, not thorough
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duplicity
Definition
treachery, deceitfulness
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extol
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to praise extravagantly
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feasible
Definition
possible, able to be done
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grimace
Definition
a wry face. facial distortion. to make a wry face.
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holocaust
Definition
a large scale destruction, especially by fire. a vast slaughter; a burnt offering.
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impervious
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not affected by or hurt by. admitting of no passage or entrance.
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impetus
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a moving force, impulse, stimulus
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jeopardy
Definition
danger
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meticulous
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extremely careful; particular about details
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nostalgia
Definition
a longing for something past; homesickness.
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quintessence
Definition
the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example.
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retrogress
Definition
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition.
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scrutinize
Definition
to examine closely
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tepid
Definition
lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest.
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adversary
Definition
an enemy, opponent
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alienate
Definition
to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey.
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artifice
Definition
a skillful of ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery.
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coerce
Definition
to compel; force.
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craven
Definition
cowardly; a coward.
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culinary
Definition
of or related to cooking or the kitchen.
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