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Vocab Sept 30th
First Vocab Set.
19
English
11th Grade
09/29/2011

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Term
Petulant
Definition
easily irritated/ upset
Synonym: Irritable
Antonym: Amiable
Term
Prerogative
Definition
Special Right/Priviledge
Synonym: Perk
Term
Provincial
Definition
narrow in mind; local
Antonym: Broad-minded
Term
imulate
Definition
imitate
Synonyms: Pretend
Term
Transcend
Definition
Rise above, exceed
Synonyms: Surpass
Term
Umbrage
Definition
Resentment, Overshadowing influence
Antonyms: Pleasure, Delight
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Hiatus
Definition
gap, opening, break
Antonym: continuation
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Hackneyed
Definition
Lack Freshness or originality
Antonym: original or fresh
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Innuendo
Definition
hint, indirect suggestion
Antonym: direct statement
Term
Intercede
Definition
mediate, intervene
Term
Jaded
Definition
Worn out, dulled
Antonyms: Unspoiled
Term
Lurid
Definition
Causing shock, horror, revulsion, pale
Synonyms:Gruesome
Antonyms: Pleasant attractive appealing
Term
Meritorious
Definition
Worthy; commendable
Term
Approbation
Definition
Approval
Antonym: disapproval
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Assauge
Definition
relieve; calm
Antonym: intensify
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Coalition
Definition
alliance, league
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Decadence
Definition
decline, decay, self-indulgence
Antonyms: rise, growth
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Elicit
Definition
Draw forth
Antonyms:repress
Term
Expostulate
Definition
attempt to dissuade someone from a decision
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