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Vocab 11
Chapter 11
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10th Grade
06/01/2010

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Connoisseur

Definition

[NOUN]

A specialist in a certain field esp. arts, literature, taste

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Pundit
Definition
A learned Hindu, a scholar, esp. having knowledge of philosophy, religion, etc.
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Savant
Definition
A person of learning; one who is versed in literature or science
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Maven
Definition
A self-styled expert in a given field...self taught
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Critic
Definition
A specialist in judging works
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Arbiter
Definition
A person appointed, or chosen by parties to determine a controversy because of their skill
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Cognoscenti
Definition
People who have a more extensive and refined understanding
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Novice
Definition
A beginner who is not very experienced or familiar in a certain subject
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Neophyte
Definition
A beginner, novice, or recent convert in religion
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Greenhorn
Definition
An inexperienced person...newcomer
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Tenderfoot
Definition
Inexperienced person
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Tyro
Definition
A learner, beginner, freshman
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Filettante
Definition
An amateur, someone who dabbles in a field out of casual interest rather than as a profession or serious interest
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USAGE NOTE:
Amateur & Dilettante VS Connoisseur
Definition
Amateur & Dilettante = Someone who studies for their own interest
Connoisseur = a person who has sufficient knowledge to serve as a judge/critic
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Consensus
Definition
[NOUN]
General agreement within a group mutual uniformity in agreement
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Unanimity
Definition
The condition of complete agreement by all parties...The state of being unanimous
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Concord
Definition
A state of agreement, harmony, or union
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Accord
Definition
Agreement of opinion, will or action
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Concurrence
Definition
agreement
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Disunity
Definition
The lack of unity
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Dissent
Definition
Disagreement from the views and opinions of those holding authority
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Diversity
Definition
The quality of being different; having different views
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Dissidence
Definition
The state of disagreeing
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Usage note: Consensus
Definition
It is not necessary to add "of opinion" when using Consensus--as the word already implies such
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Construe
Definition
[VERB]
To analyze, explain, interpret, understand
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Miscontrue
Definition
To interpret incorrectly, or misunderstand
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Contruable
Definition
Able to be interpreted
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Deduce
Definition
To reach a conclusion by applying rules of logic to a given premises
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Take to mean
Definition
To infer something as meaning something
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Gather
Definition
To collect together (information)
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Consummate
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Complete or perfect in the highest degree
[VERB]:
To bring to completion or perfection
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Superlative
Definition
Exceptionally good, of the highest quality
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Transcendent
Definition
Being beyond the range of normal perception; surpassing usual limits
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Finished
Definition
Processed or perfected
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Total
Definition
Complete
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Masterful
Definition
Of or pertaining to the matter of a master; very skillful
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Matchless
Definition
Without equal
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Virtuoso
Definition
Exhibiting the abilities of a person (usually musician) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style
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Clinch
Definition
To make certain; to finalize
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Conclude
Definition
To bring to an end or close; to reach a realization
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Indifferent
Definition
Not different; lack of emotion
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Run-of-the-mill
Definition
Ordinary, not special
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Inept
Definition
Not bale to do something; not proficient
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Incompetent
Definition
Unskilled, lacking normal degree of ability
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Inadequate
Definition
lacking qualities or resources to meet a task
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Begin
Definition
To start, initiate
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Initiate
Definition
To being, start, introduce
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Launch
Definition
To take off, to start
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Copious
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]
Large in number or quantity; full
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Bountiful
Definition
Having a quantity or amount that is gernour or plentiful
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Bounteous
Definition
(of a person) inclined to be generous
(of a gift, thing, etc.) liberal or abundant
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Profuse
Definition
In a great quantity
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Lavish
Definition
Superabundant, excessive
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Extensive
Definition
Large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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Comprehensive
Definition
Broadly or completely covered; including a large proportion of something
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Ample
Definition
Large in size, capacity, extend, or bulk
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Meager
Definition
Poor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality, or extent
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Scanty
Definition
Small in portion
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Sparse
Definition
Lacking in amount
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Inadequate
Definition
unequal to purpose, not fully sufficient
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Vacuous
Definition
Showing a lack of thought or intelligence
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Insufficeient
Definition
Not qualified, fit
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Cornucopia
Definition
a large amount
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Corpulent
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Fat and bulky
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Husky
Definition
Thick more so than fat
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Burly
Definition
Large, well-built, muscular
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Portly
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Fat
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Stout
Definition
Muscular, firm
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Rotund
Definition
having a round shape; plump
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lanky
Definition
tall, slim, rather ungraceful
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lean
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slim, 'healthy', having little fat
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Wiry
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muscular, thin, flexible
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scrawny
Definition
small, malnourished, weak
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Gaunt
Definition
Lean, angular, bony
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Corroborate
Definition
[VERB]:
To confirm the truth or accuracy of
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Verify
Definition
To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
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Substantiate
Definition
To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate
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Bear out
Definition
To prove or confirm, to provide evidence for
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Contradict
Definition
to speak out against, to forbid
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Refute
Definition
To prove something to be false or incorrect
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Rebut
Definition
To drive back or beat back; to reject
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Confute
Definition
To disprove; to show something to be false
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Discredit
Definition
Harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable
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Impugn
Definition
to question the truth or validity of
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Counsel
Definition
[NOUN]:
Advice secured through consultation
[NOUN]:
An adviser, especially a legal adviser
[VERB]:
To advise or recommend as a course of action
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Direction
Definition
Guidance, instruction
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Reconmmendation
Definition
The act of suggesting an idea
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Attorney
Definition
One who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession
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Urge
Definition
To push, to force onward
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Exhort
Definition
To advise earnestly
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admonish
Definition
To warn or notify of a fault; to counsel against wrong practices, to caution or advise
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Credibility
Definition
[NOUN]:
The ability to inspire belief or trust
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Criterion
Definition
[NOUN]:
A standard or principle on which to base a judgment or decision
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Yardstick
Definition
A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged
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Touchstone
Definition
A standard of comparison or evaluation
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Guideline
Definition
A nonspecific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour
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Gauge
Definition
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument used to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity
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Canon
Definition
A generally accepted principle
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Rule
Definition
A regulation, law, guideline
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Crucial
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
At a point that will determine the final outcome; of supreme importance
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Decisive
Definition
Final, conclusive
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Momentous
Definition
Outstanding in importance, unparalleled significance
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Pivotal
Definition
Being of crucial importance; central, key
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Vital
Definition
Being that on which life depends; important
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Inconsequential
Definition
Having no consequence; of little importance
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Culpable
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
At fault; blameworthy
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Delinquent
Definition
Failing on or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
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Peccant
Definition
Unhealthy, causing disease; sinful
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Wanting
Definition
Absent or lacking
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Censureable
Definition
Deserving of censure; blameworthy
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Reprehensible
Definition
Blameworthy; guilty, deserving of criticism
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laudable
Definition
Worthy of being praised
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Commendable
Definition
Deserving praise, admiration, creditable or meritorious
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Mirtourious
Definition
Deserving of award or merit
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Cursory
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]
Hasty or superficial
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Perfunctory
Definition
performed out of routine and with little care
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Summary
Definition
Performed speedily and without formal ceremony
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Unmethodical
Definition
In an unorganized manner
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Casual
Definition
Not professional
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Slapdash
Definition
Done hastily; careless
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Exhaustive
Definition
Performed comprehensively and completely
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Comprehensive
Definition
Broadly or completely covered
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Systematic
Definition
Carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
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Painstaking
Definition
Very careful
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Meticulous
Definition
With extreme care, precision, and attention to detail
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Curtail
Definition
[VERB]:
To shorten or reduce
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Abridge
Definition
To make shorter, to diminish
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Truncate
Definition
To shorten something as if by cutting off part of it
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Dock
Definition
To remove or shorten
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Pare down
Definition
Decrease gradually, bit by bit
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Amplify
Definition
To make larger
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Extend
Definition
To increase in range
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Cynical
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Inclined to doubt or deny virtuousness or honestly of human motives; sneeringly bitter or negative
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Skeptical
Definition
Having or expressing doubt; questioning
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Minanthropic
Definition
Hating or disliking mankind
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Derisive
Definition
Expressing or characterized by mocking, ridiculing
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Scornful
Definition
Showing disrespect; disdain
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Caustic
Definition
Sharp or biting; sarcastic and bitter
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sardonic
Definition
Scornfully mocking or cynical
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acerbic
Definition
Sour or bitter, sarcastic
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sanguine
Definition
Confidently optimistic and cheerful
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Naive
Definition
Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment--childlike
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starry-eyed
Definition
describing one who has naively optimistic hopes and outlooks
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romantic
Definition
Idealistic yet impractical
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Idealistic
Definition
stemming conduct from ideas rather than practicality
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