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Vocab Quiz 11
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30
English
11th Grade
02/24/2010
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epitome
 Definition
typical representation or example of a category
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susurrus
 Definition
soft rustling noise, whisper
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striation
 Definition
ridge, groove, furrow, stripe
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holistic
 Definition
overall qualities, interdependence
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stipulate
 Definition
express demand, specify a requirement
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extant
 Definition
still in existence
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tribulation
 Definition
hardship, affliction
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recrimination
 Definition
countering one accusation with another
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conundrum
 Definition
challenging puzzle, dilemma, riddle
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belie
 Definition
misrepresentation, self-contradiction
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surfeit
 Definition
over-muchness
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superfluous
 Definition
overflowing in objects or qualities
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plethora
 Definition
excess
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myriad
 Definition
indefinite but not huge
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satiate / sate
 Definition
being fully satisfied
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exorbitant
 Definition
exceeds all fair bounds
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supernumerary
 Definition
person in excess, an "extra"
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gratuitous
 Definition
free, without obligation, or unwanted
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aggrandize
 Definition
to make himself seem greater by exaggeration or belittling
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lagniappe
 Definition
unexpected extra gift
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dearth
 Definition
simple, not enough of something
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paucity
 Definition
few
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exiguous
 Definition
barely enough for the purpose
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eke
 Definition
managing but with difficulty
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stint
 Definition
restricting or limiting
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scant
 Definition
barely sufficient
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nominal
 Definition
minimal
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meager
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scanty in quantity or quality
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pittance
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tiny amount
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titular
 Definition
not possessing any real substance
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