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English
9th Grade
12/11/2011

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Term
Malevolent (adj)
Definition
Having or showing a desire to do harm; malicious.
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Nebulous (adj)
Definition
Vague, hazy or confused; fuzzy.
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Taciturn (adj)
Definition

Not given to saying much; almost always silent.

(DESCRIBES A PERSON)

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Edification (n)
Definition
Enlightening of ignorance; moral instruction.
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Benevolence (n)
Definition
Kindheartedness or generosity.
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Assuaged (v)
Definition
To soothe, lessen (a pain or emotion); to satisfy (a hunger or thirst).
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Tacit (adj)
Definition
Understood or implied without being stated.
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Fractious (adj)
Definition
Easily irritated; bad tempered, rebellious. Inclined to argue.
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Benign (adj)
Definition
Gentle or kindly. Mild or favorable.
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Dictum (n)
Definition
A statement that expresses a general truth or principal.
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Auspicious (adj)
Definition
Giving or being a sign of future success; favorable.
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Indigenous (adj)
Definition
Originating or occuring naturally in a particular place.
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Pestilence (n)
Definition

A fatal epidemic disease. Metaphorically used to mean destructive.

(USED TO DESCRIBE AN ATTITUDE AS WELL)

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Predilection (n)
Definition

A preference or special liking for something.

(SPORT OR ACTIVITY)

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Diminutive (adj)
Definition
Extremely small.
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Vexation (n)
Definition
Something that causes annoyancee, frustration or worry. State of annoyance.
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