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Vocab unit 13
20 vocab words
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11th Grade
04/20/2006
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abstruse
 Definition
extremly difficult to understand
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affront
 Definition
an open or intentional insult
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canard
 Definition
a false rumor
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captious
 Definition
excessively ready to find fault
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cognizant
 Definition
aware, knowledgeable
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contrite
 Definition
regretful for some misdeed or sin
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cynosure
 Definition
the center of attraction
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decorous
 Definition
well behaved, dignified
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deign
 Definition
to think it appropriate to one's dignity
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desiccated
 Definition
thoroughly dried out
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efficacy
 Definition
the power to produce a result
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engender
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to bring into existence
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ethereal
 Definition
light, airy, delicate
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facade
 Definition
the front or face of a building
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ghoulish
 Definition
revolting in an unnatural way
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incongruous
 Definition
not in keeping, unsuitable
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machination
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a crafty or scheming action
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mesmerize
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to hypnotize, entrance
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opprobrium
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disgrace arising from shameful conduct
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putative
 Definition
generally regarded as such
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