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Vocab for Mr. Tinsley unit 6
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English
9th Grade
11/20/2008

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Bland (Adj)
Definition
A. Not stimulating; dull B. not irritating; soothing
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Chronic (Adj)
Definition
A. Of long duration; continuing B. Marked by frequent occurrence
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Diligent (Adj)
Definition
Marked by persevering, painstaking effort
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Contemptible (Adj)
Definition
Deserving of hatered; despicable
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Ideally (Adv)
Definition
Meeting the perfect expectation
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Impertinent (Adj)
Definition
A. Exceeding the limits of good manners: improperly forward or bold B. irrelevant
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Malicious (Adj)
Definition
deliberately harmful or spiteful
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Incomprehensible (Adj)
Definition
Not understandable
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Pessimistic (Adj)
Definition
Usually not expecting the favorable outcome
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Obtuse (Adj)
Definition
A. Laking quickness of perception or intellect B. Not shap or pointed; blunt in form
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Cynic (Adj)
Definition
A person who believes all people are motivated by selfishness
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Abhor (V)
Definition
To loath, abominate, hate
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Extrovert (N)
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A sociable or outgoing person
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Congeniality (N)
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A pleasant, friendly, agreeable disposition
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Gaudy (Adj)
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Showy in a tasteless way or vulgar way
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Dupe (N)
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A. An easily decevied person B. A person who functions as the tool of another person or power (V) to deceive
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Jovial (Adj)
Definition
Marked by good cheer
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Intimate (V)
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A. To hint B. To announceor to proclaim (Adj) A. Marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity B. Very personal or private C. Of or involved in a sexual relationship
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Tycoon (N)
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A wealthy and powerful business person or industrialist
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Quota (N)
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A. A proportional share assigned to each memeber of a group B. The maximum number allowed
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