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Vocab List #2
Ms. Hines Vocab List #2
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English
11th Grade
01/14/2014

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Diaspora
Definition
The movement or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland
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Prevaricate
Definition
To speak or act in an elusive or evasive manner
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Maladroit
Definition
Clumsy; unskillful
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Ennoble
Definition
To elevate in degree, excellence, or respect; to exalt in dignity
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Demogorgon
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A mysterious spirit or deity often explained as a primeval creator god who antedates the gods of Greek mythology
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Arbiter
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One chosen or appointed by mutual consent of parties in dispute to decide matters
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Adumbrate
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To sketch out or explain in a vague way
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Alacrity
Definition
Speed, eagerness
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Maunder
Definition
To talk in a rambling manner
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Jingoistic
Definition
Extremely patriotic or nationalistic
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Bemoan
Definition
To complain
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Fuliginous
Definition
Having a dark or dusty color, a color darker than black
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Bumpkin
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An unsophisticated or socially awkward person usually from the countryside
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Venerate
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To regard with respect or honor
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Acrimony
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Bitterness, discord
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Gregarious
Definition
Fond of company, sociable
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