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Vocab for Mr. Tinsley unit 12
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English
9th Grade
03/17/2009

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Applicable (ADJ)
Definition
That can be applied; appropriate
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Ideology (V)
Definition
The body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class, or culture
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Immaterial (ADJ)
Definition
A. Of no importance or relevance B. Haveing no material body or form
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Trivial (ADJ)
Definition
A. Of little significance or value B. Ordinary; commonplace
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Inconvenient (ADJ)
Definition
Interfering with comfort or progress
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Perceptible (ADJ)
Definition
Capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind
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Optimistice (ADJ)
Definition
Usually expecting a favorable outcome
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Ponderous (ADJ)
Definition
Ususally weighty or forcible
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Premature (ADJ)
Definition
Coming to soon
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Tentative (ADJ)
Definition
A. Not fully worked out, concluded or agreed upon B. Uncertain; hesitant
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Affirmation (N)
Definition
Something declared to be true; a positive statement or judgement
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Acclaim (V)
Definition
To utter with a shout
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Incalculable (ADJ)
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A. Impossible to calculate B. Too great to be calculated or reckoned
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Influential (ADJ)
Definition
Having the power to sway the will of another
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Circumscribe (V)
Definition
To confine within bonds
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Perennial (ADJ)
Definition
A. Lasting or active through the year or through many years B. Appearing again and again; recurrent
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Clamber (V)
Definition
To climb with difficulty, especially on all fours, scramble
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Priority (N)
Definition
Precedence, especially established by order of importance or urgency
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Prominence (N)
Definition
A. The quality or condition of being immediately noticeable or conspicuous B. the quality of being widely known
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Affected (V)
Definition
A. Acted upon, influenced, or changed B. Emotionally stirred or moved
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