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11th Grade
01/23/2011
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intelligentsia
 Definition
the intelligent and educated classes [often used derogatorily]
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inter
 Definition
bury
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interim
 Definition
meantime
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interment
 Definition
burial
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interminable
 Definition
endless
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intermittent
 Definition
periodic; on and off
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intimate
 Definition
hint
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intimidation
 Definition
fear
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intransigent
 Definition
refusing any compromise
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intrepid
 Definition
fearless
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intrinsic
 Definition
belonging to a thing in itself; inherent
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introvert
 Definition
one who is introspective; inclined to think more about oneself
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intrude
 Definition
trespass; enter as an uninvited person
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irrelevant
 Definition
not applicable; unrelated
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irremediable
 Definition
incurable; uncorrectable
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irreparable
 Definition
not able to be corrected or repaired
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irreverent
 Definition
lacking proper respect
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irrevocable
 Definition
unalterable
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iterate
 Definition
utter a second time; repeat
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itinerant
 Definition
wandering; traveling
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jaded
 Definition
fatigued; surfeited
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jargon
 Definition
language used by special group; gibberish
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jaundiced
 Definition
yellowed; prejudiced; envious
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jeopardy
 Definition
exposure to death or danger
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jettison
 Definition
throw overboard
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jingoism
 Definition
extremely aggresive and militant patriotism
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jocose
 Definition
given to joking
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jocular
 Definition
said or done in jest
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jocund
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merry
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jollity
 Definition
gaiety; cheerfulness
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jubilation
 Definition
rejoicing
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judicious
 Definition
wise; determined by sound judgement
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junket
 Definition
a merry feast or picnic
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junta
 Definition
group of men joined in political intrigue; cabal
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ken
 Definition
range of knowledge
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kiosk
 Definition
summerhouse; open pavilion
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kismet
 Definition
fate
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kith
 Definition
familiar friends
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kleptomaniac
 Definition
person who has a compulsive desire to steal
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intuition
 Definition
power of knowing without reasoning
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inundate
 Definition
overflow; flood
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inured
 Definition
accustomed; hardened
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invective
 Definition
abuse
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inveigle
 Definition
lead astray; wheedle
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inverse
 Definition
opposite
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inveterate
 Definition
deep-rooted; habitual
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invidious
 Definition
designed to create ill will or envy
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inviolability
 Definition
security from being destroyed, corrupted or profaned
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invulnerable
 Definition
incapable of injury
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iota
 Definition
very small quantity
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irascible
 Definition
irritable; easily angered
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iridescent
 Definition
exhibiting rainbowlike colors
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ironical
 Definition
resulting in an unexpected and contrary manner
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irreconcilable
 Definition
incompatible; not able to be resolved
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knavery
 Definition
rascality
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knell
 Definition
tolling of a bell at a funeral; sound of the funeral bell
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knoll
 Definition
little round hill
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labyrinth
 Definition
maze
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lacerate
 Definition
mangle; tear
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lackadaisical
 Definition
affectedly languid
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lackey
 Definition
footman; toady
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laconic
 Definition
brief and to the point
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laggard
 Definition
slow; sluggish
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lagniappe
 Definition
trifling present given to a customer
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lagoon
 Definition
shallow body of water near a sea; lake
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laity
 Definition
laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
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lambent
 Definition
flickering; softly radiant
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laminated
 Definition
made of thin plates or scales
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lampoon
 Definition
ridicule
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languid
 Definition
weary; sluggish; listless
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languish
 Definition
lose animation; lose strength
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lapidary
 Definition
worker in precious stones
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largess
 Definition
generous gift
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lascivious
 Definition
lustful
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lassitude
 Definition
languor; weariness
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latent
 Definition
dormant; hidden
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lateral
 Definition
coming from the side
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latitude
 Definition
freedom from narrow limitations
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laudatory
 Definition
expressing praise
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lave
 Definition
wash
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lavish
 Definition
liberal; wasteful
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lecherous
 Definition
impure in thought and act; lustful; unchaste
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lesion
 Definition
unhealthy change in structure; injury
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lethal
 Definition
deadly
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lethargic
 Definition
drowsy; dull
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levity
 Definition
lightness
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inter
 Definition
between, among
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intervene
 Definition
come between
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international
 Definition
between nations
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interjection
 Definition
a statement thrown in
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ist
 Definition
one who practices
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humorist
 Definition
one who provides humor
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specialist
 Definition
one who engages in a specialty
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optimist
 Definition
one who is hopeful
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it, itiner
 Definition
journey, road
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exit
 Definition
way out
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itinerary
 Definition
plan of journey
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itinerant
 Definition
traveling from place to place
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ity
 Definition
state of being
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annuity
 Definition
state of being paid yearly
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credulity
 Definition
state of being gullible
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sagacity
 Definition
wisdom
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ize, ise
 Definition
to make
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victimize
 Definition
make a victim
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rationalize
 Definition
reason
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rationalize
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reason
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harmonize
 Definition
make peaceful
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jac, jact, jec
 Definition
to throw
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projectile
 Definition
missile; something thrown forward
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trajectory
 Definition
path taken by thrown object
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reject
 Definition
thrown back
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jur, jurat
 Definition
to swear
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abjure
 Definition
renounce
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perjure
 Definition
testify falsely
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jury
 Definition
group of men sworn to seek the truth
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labor, laborat
 Definition
to work
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laboratory
 Definition
place where work is done
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collaborate
 Definition
work together with others
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laborious
 Definition
difficult
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leg, lect
 Definition
to choose, to read
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election
 Definition
choice
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legible
 Definition
able to read
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eligible
 Definition
able to be selected
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leg
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law
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legislature
 Definition
law-making body
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legitimate
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lawful
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legal
 Definition
lawful
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