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voc 7 & 8 DC
Voc 7 & 8 DC
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English
7th Grade
09/30/2012

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Term
abstain
Definition
to not do something by choice.
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invalid
Definition
ineffective or illegal.
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justify
Definition
to demonstrate something is right or fair.
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acknowledge
Definition
to admit something is real or true.
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sanction
Definition
to punish a nation or group for breaking the rules.
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advocate
Definition
to recommend to express favor of a cause.
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underlie
Definition
to provide a basis of support.
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coalition
Definition
an alliance of people, parties, or nations.
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uphold
Definition
to maintain or support.
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conform
Definition
to follow rules or customs.
Term
bliss
Definition
extreme joy leading to contentment.
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exasperate
Definition
to annoy greatly; to anger.
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compassion
Definition
the feeling of sharing the suffering of another.
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forlorn
Definition
lonely, abandoned; sad.
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somber
Definition
dark;gloomy.
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dismay
Definition
to discourage or upset.
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sullen
Definition
bad-tempered in a quiet, gloomy way.
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ecstatic
Definition
extremely overjoyed.
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wretched
Definition
miserable.
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endear
Definition
to inspire friendly feelings.
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