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Vocab Midterm
Different vocab words from units 1-6
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English
10th Grade
01/30/2010

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acculturation
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the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
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anomalous
Definition
abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
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approbation
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the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval
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blazon
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to adorn or embellish; to display conspiciously; to publish or proclaim widely
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bombastic
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pompous in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas
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brusque
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abrupt, blunt, w/no formalities
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commiserate
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to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
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contrive
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to plan w/ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan
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demagogue
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a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
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disabuse
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to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
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ennui
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weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
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ex officio
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by virtue of holding a certain office
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expiate
Definition
make up for, amend
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expostulate
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to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
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flout
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to mock, treat with contempt
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fractious
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tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable
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hackneyed
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used so often as to lack freshness or originality
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heinous
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very wicked, offensive, hateful
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inveigh
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to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval
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precept
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a rule of conduct or action
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remonstrate
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to argue or plead with someone against something' protest against, object to
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simulate
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imitate; to show the outer signs of
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soporific
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tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy
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surreptitious
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stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud
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vitriolic
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bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
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