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Unit One
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English
10th Grade
08/22/2011

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Term
approbation
Definition
noun
the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval or sanction
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assuage
Definition
verb
to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench
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coalition
Definition
noun
a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose
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decadence
Definition
noun
deline, decay, or deterioration; acondition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence
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elicit
Definition
verb
to draw forth, bring out from some source ( such as another person)
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expostulate
Definition
verb
to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
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hackneyed
Definition
adjective
used so often as to lack freshness or originality
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hiatus
Definition
noun
a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)
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innuendo
Definition
noun
a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference ( often in a derogatory sense)
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intercede
Definition
verb
to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third part or go-between in a disagreement
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jaded
Definition
adjective
wearied, word-out, dulled ( in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)
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lurid
Definition
adjective
causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint
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meritorious
Definition
adjective
worthy, deserving recognition and praise
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petulant
Definition
adjective
peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
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prerogative
Definition
noun
a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
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provincial
Definition
adjective
pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple,plain design that originated in the countryside;

noun
a person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony
Term
simulate
Definition
verb
to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of
Term
transcend
Definition
verb
to rise above or beyond, exceed
Term
umbrage
Definition
noun
foliage giving shade; shade cast by trees; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion
Term
unctuous
Definition
adjective
fatty, oily, and pliable; excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety
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