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VOCAB 2
p. 18-19
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English
12th Grade
09/04/2008

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Inane ( adj)
Definition
lacking significance or sense; pointless; silly; insipid
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Indemnify (V)
Definition
compensate for loss, damage, or injusry; reimburse; repay
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Occident (N)
Definition
west; countries of America and European
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Peruse (V)
Definition
read; look at fairly attentively; study
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scuffle (v)
Definition
struggle at close quarters ina rough and confused amnner; wrestle; grapple
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Spurn (V)
Definition
thrust aside with disdain or contempt; reject
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stipend (N)
Definition
fixed pay for services; salary; regular allowance awarded a scholarship winner
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surveillance (n)
Definition
close watch over a person, group or area; supervision
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Tepid (adj)
Definition
moderatly warm; lukewarm
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Wager (V)
Definition
risk (somehthing) on the outcome of a contest or uncertain event; gamble; bet
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Wane (V)
Definition
decrease the power or size; dwindle; decline; sink
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