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Vocab 26-50
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25
English
11th Grade
09/20/2007

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Tyrannical
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(adj) harsh; oppressive
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vigilant
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(adj) alert;watchful
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tyranny
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(n) cruel use of authority: oppressive power
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ravage
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(n) destruction or ruinous action or its result
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resolution
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(n) firmness of purpose
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relinquish
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(v) to give up control of; to surrender
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petrified
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(adj) paralyzed w/ fear; stiff or like stone
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exploit
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(n) notable, heroic deed; feat
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hypocrisy
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(n) an expression of feelings or beliefs not actually possessed or held
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ardor
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*n* intensity of emotion; passion; enthusiasm
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abdicate
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*v* to give up responsibility for
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arbitrary
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*adj* based on unpredictable decisions rather than on decision.
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impel
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*v* to drive forward; force
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insurrection
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*n* rebellion
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mercenary
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*n* professional soldier hired to fight in a foreign army
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perpetual
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*adj* lasting forever
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integrate
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*v* to bring all parts together into a whole
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decorum
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*n* conformity to the approved standards of good taste
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perennial
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*adj* continuing year after year; enduring
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blithe
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*adj* lighthearted and carefree; cheerful
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absolve
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*v* to clear of guilt or blame
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aversion
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*n* a strong dislike
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bestowed
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*adj* applied; used
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nonconformist
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*n* one who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or practices
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predominate
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*v* to have controlling power or influence
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