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124 vocab words
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11th Grade
03/17/2009
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subjective
 Definition
based on personal feelings
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apathetic
 Definition
indifferent
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ambiguous
 Definition
unclear
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hypocrite
 Definition
pretending to be virtuous
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disdain
 Definition
scorn
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accrue
 Definition
increase over time
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enigmatic
 Definition
puzzling
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dismal
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gloomy
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futility
 Definition
uselessness
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proliferation
 Definition
rapid increase
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reticent
 Definition
reluctant to speak
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squalid
 Definition
foul, unclean
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tacit
 Definition
unspoken
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malleable
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flexible
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etymology
 Definition
origin and historical development of a word. etymo- true meaing, logy- study of
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sniveling
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whining
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quell
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to make quiet
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hone
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sharpen
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encumber
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burden
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dirge
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slow, mournful piece of music
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diffident
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shy
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diverged
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went in different directions
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perturb
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upset
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dubious
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doubtful
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demur
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to show reluctance
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benevolent
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good-willed
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malevolent
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ill-willed
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conciliation
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peacemaking
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obsequious
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too submissive
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pensive
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reflective and seriously thoughtful
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lackey
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too submissive person
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savoir-faire
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know-how
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faux pas
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social blunder
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intrinsic
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essential
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inherent
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essential
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impervious
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impenetrable
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scrutinize
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examine closely
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smug
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self-satisfied
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complacent
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self-satisfied
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consensus
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general agreement
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doctrine
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principle or rule
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sultry
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warm and humid
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vivacious
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lively, spirited
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contour
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outline or shape
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refute
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argue against
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inquisitive
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curious
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succinct
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concise
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articulate
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well-spoken
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laconic
 Definition
reticent, of few words
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incessant
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unceasing
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extol
 Definition
praise
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incessant
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unceasing
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laud
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praise
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eulogize
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praise
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provocative
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attention-getting
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germane
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relevant
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zealous
 Definition
highly dedicated
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convoluted
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twisted
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inane
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foolish
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alleviate
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relieve
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pragmatic
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practical
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banal
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overused
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hackneyed
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overused
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euphony
 Definition
pleasant sound
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exquisite
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beautiful and delicate
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haggard
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worn and exhausted from anxiety
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diabolic
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evil
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winced
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flinched
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daunting
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intimidating
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furtive
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sneaky
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extemporize
 Definition
speak spontaneously
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zealot
 Definition
one who has great enthusiasm
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paragon
 Definition
perfect model/ideal
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nullify
 Definition
make invalid
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vapid
 Definition
flavorless
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insipid
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flavorless
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expedite
 Definition
speed up
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philanthropy
 Definition
donations to charity
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misanthrope
 Definition
people-hater
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vacillate
 Definition
waver
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ferver
 Definition
deep intensity
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negligence
 Definition
carelessness
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remiss
 Definition
neglectful
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amiss
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out of order
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derogatory
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belittling
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disparaging
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belittling
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fastidious
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hard to please
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astute
 Definition
sharp of mind
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obtuse
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dull of mind
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adamant
 Definition
remaining firm
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catalyst
 Definition
cause for change
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gnomoe
 Definition
imaginary dwarflike creature
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elusive
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difficult to catch or discover
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quagmire
 Definition
difficult or precarious situation
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consummate
 Definition
complete
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connoisseur
 Definition
one who appreciates fine things
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pedantic
 Definition
overly scholarly
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bombast
 Definition
pompous speech
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gratuitous
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uncalled for
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dogmatic
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close-minded
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disparity
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inequality
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fleeting
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brief
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ephemeral
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brief
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mundane
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repetitive
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plethora
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excess
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profusion
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excess
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glut
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excess
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lethargic
 Definition
sluggish
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languid
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sluggish
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censure
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strongly criticize
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mitigate
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diminish
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unmitigated
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undiminished
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extirpate
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abolish
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impinge
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strike
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garrulous
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talkative
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avail
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benefit
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congealed
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thickened
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clambered
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climbed clumsily
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shirked
 Definition
avoided the task
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unassailable
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unquestionable
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flaccid
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drooping
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recalcitrant
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stubborn
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ubiquitous
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everywhere
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stagnant
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stale
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