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11th Grade
10/23/2013
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Tousle
 Definition
to make untidy
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Rescind
 Definition
revoke, cancel
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Drone
 Definition
monotone voice
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Allot
 Definition
to divide amongst people
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Purge
 Definition
to remove impurities
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Megalomania
 Definition
obsession of the exercise of power
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Desiccate
 Definition
to dry
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Quibble
 Definition
objection or criticism
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Demagogue
 Definition
political leader the receives support by popular desires
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Acrimonious
 Definition
caustic, bitter talk
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Assuage
 Definition
to ease
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Auspicious
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Favorable
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Begrudge
 Definition
to give in
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Corroboration
 Definition
confirmation
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Dictum
 Definition
authoritative statement
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Enunciate
 Definition
pronounce clearly
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Fanaticism
 Definition
enthusiasm
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Formidable
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Menacing, causing fear
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Guileless
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without decit
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Extenuating
 Definition
make seem less serious and more forgivable
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