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Unit 12 English vocab
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English
10th Grade
05/08/2011

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Acrid
Definition
Harsh in taste or odor; Sharp in manner or temper
Synonyms: irritatiing, stinging, bitter, caustic
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August
Definition
Majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
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Callous
Definition
Emotionally hardened, unfeeling
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Abjure
Definition
To renounce, repudiate under oath; shun
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Clandestine
Definition
secret, concealed; underhanded
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Compunction
Definition
remorse, regret
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Conflagration
Definition
A large destructive fire
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elated
Definition
in high spirits, jubilant
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Indelible
Definition
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
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Indulgent
Definition
Yielding to the wishes or demands of others
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Inveterate
Definition
Firmly established, habitual
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Irrelevant
Definition
Not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
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Nocturnal
Definition
Of or occuring in the night; under the cover of darkness
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Platitude
Definition
A commonplace, state, or trite mark
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Quell
Definition
to subdue, put down forcibly
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Quiescent
Definition
Inactive; at rest
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Ruminate
Definition
to meditate, think about at length
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Tacit
Definition
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
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Tangible
Definition
capable of being touched; real, concrete
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Trenchant
Definition
Incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic
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