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Vocab 20
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English
10th Grade
06/01/2010

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inception
Definition
the beginning of something
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inauguration
Definition
to bring about the beginning, ceremonial induction into office
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outset/onset
Definition
beginning, start
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debut
Definition
first appearance in society
"singing debut"
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consummation
Definition
the ultimate end, finish
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culmination
Definition
to reach the highest or a climactic or decisive point
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denouement
Definition
the final outcome of a complex sequence of events
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indigent
Definition
impoverished, needy
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indigenous
Definition
native to
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indignant
Definition
irate, incensed
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impecunious
PECUNIA LATIN
Definition
having very little/no money
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well-heeled
Definition
rich, lots of $
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ingenious
Definition
showing remarkable originality, imagination, inventiveness/skill, cleverness
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daedalian
Definition
skillful, ingenuous, formed with art
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inherent
Definition
existing as a natural/essential part of
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intrinsic
Definition
belonging to the essential nature of
"intrinsic brightness of a star"
"the instrinsic value of things"
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immanent
Definition
indwelling, inherent
"beauty is not imposed but something immanent"
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organic
Definition
forming integral element of whole: fundamental
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extrinsic
Definition
external to a thing's essential nature/original character
"sentimental value that's extrinsic to the house market value"
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extraneous
Definition
not forming a vital part, not relevant
"extraneous ornamentation"
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foreign vs. alien
Definition
alien more extreme
both mean different, so rejected/repelled, incapable of being assimilated
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adventitious
Definition
from another source, not inherent
"a federal house with adventitious later additions"
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innovation
Definition
something new, a change
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new wrinkle
Definition
a clever/adroit trick
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instigate
Definition
to stir up/urge on
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foment
Definition
to rouse, incite
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insuperable
Definition
incapable of being overcome
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intervene
Definition
to come between, involve oneself in
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interpose
Definition
intervene is more extreme, place between
"interposed herself between him and the door"
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kibitz
Definition
to offer unwanted advice/commentary
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intrepid
Definition
fearless/bold
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jettison
Definition
to throw overboard, to discard
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judicious
vs. judicial
Definition
judicious-having/exhibiting sound judgement
judicial-relating to court, judicial branch
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sage
Definition
wise through reflection/experience
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justify
--> vindicate
Definition
to show to be just, right, valid, free of blame
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