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Unit 5
Unit 5 Vocab
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English
12th Grade
02/09/2010

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adroit
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(adj) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
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blatant
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(adj) brawling; clamorous; noisy; offensively obtrusive; coarse
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charisma
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(n) special personal magnetism that makes an individual exceptionally appealing to other people; charm
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denounce
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(v) to condemn; criticize
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eloquence
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(n) expressiveness; persuasive speech
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elucidate
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(v) to clarify, explain
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filial
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(adj) of or relating to a son or daughter
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gregarious
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(adj) living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others; sociable
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implication
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(n) that which is hinted at or suggested; hint; suggestion
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impunity
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(n) without punishment; freedom from punishment, harm or loss
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obviate
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(v) to meet or anticipate and dispose of; make unnecessary
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parsimonious
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(adj) stingy, miserly
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parody
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(n) humorous imitation, travesty
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raze
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(v) to lay level with the ground; demolish, to overthrow, destroy
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sanction
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(n) solemn ratification; that which induces observances of law or custom a coercive measure; support
(v) to support
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