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Vocab 2
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9th Grade
08/15/2016

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Acclaim
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To greet with loud approval or praise
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Acquiesce
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To agree or consent quietley without protest, but without enthusiasm.
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Assimilate
Definition
To take in, or to be taken in by a larger group
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Deliriuos
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To be in a temporary state of extreme mental confusion or excitement.
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Diffusion
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The process of widely spreading or scattering.
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Diminution
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The act or process of diminshing or decreasing.
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Disdain
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Aloof contempt or scorn; look down upon
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Magnanimous
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noble in heart and mind; rising above pettiness or meaness.
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Malignant
Definition
having an evil influence; very harmful; likely to cause death.
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Meander
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To wander aimlessly and idly; ramble
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Abstinence
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The practice of abstaining; doing without
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Ambulatory
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Able to walk; up and about
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Diatribe
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Abitter and abusive criticism
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Didactic
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Intended to guide; instruct; or teach
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Diffident
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Timid; shy; lacking in confidence
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Garrrulous
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Very talkative
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Mandatory
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Required; Obligatory
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Morbid
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Preoccupied with gruesome or gloomy matters; grisly; horrible
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Munificent
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Very generous in giving; lavish
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Scoff
Definition
To show derision or mocking attempt
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Alleviate
Definition
to make more bearable; to ease the pain
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