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VOCAB WEEK 3
VOCAB WEEK 3
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English
10th Grade
09/04/2008

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crim
Definition
fault, crime, or accusation, integrity
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prob/prov
Definition
prove, proof, or honesty
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grav
Definition
heavy, weighty, or serious
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lev
Definition
light; to raise or lighten
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decriminalize
Definition
to remove or reduce the criminal status of
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incriminate
Definition
to show evidence of involvement in a crime or a fault
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recrimination
Definition
an accusation relation for an accusation made against oneself; the making of such an accusation
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approbation
Definition
a formal or official act of approving; praise, usually given with pleasure or enthusiasm
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probity
Definition
absolute honesty and uprightness
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reprobate
Definition
a person of thoroughly bad character
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gravid
Definition
pregnant or enlarge with something
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gravitas
Definition
great or very dignified seriousness
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gravitate
Definition
to move or be drawn toward something, especially by natural tendency or as if by an invisible force
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alleviate
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to lighten, lessen, or relieve, especially physical or mental suffering
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leavening
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something that lightens and raises; something that modifies, eases, or animates
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levity
Definition
frivolity, lack of appropriate seriousness
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