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11th Grade
12/13/2013
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abbreviate
 Definition
shorten, abridge
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censure
 Definition
to criticize harshly
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fortuitous
 Definition
lucky
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ephemeral
 Definition
momentary, fleeting
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impetuous
 Definition
rash, impulsive
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intrepid
 Definition
fearless, adventurous
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mundane
 Definition
ordinary, common
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opulent
 Definition
wealthy
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procrastinate
 Definition
to delay unnecessarily
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querulous
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irritable
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reclusive
 Definition
withdrawn, hermit-like
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hedonist
 Definition
pleasure seeker
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rancorous
 Definition
hateful
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renovation
 Definition
state of being renewed
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novice
 Definition
beginner
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incompatible
 Definition
unable to work together
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sagacity
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wisdom
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perfidious
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disloyal
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spontaneity
 Definition
impulsive action
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wary
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watchful, alert
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subtle
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elusive, sly, ambiguous
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ediface
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building
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inauspicious
 Definition
not favorable, unlikely
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physiognomy
 Definition
face, features of the face, appearance
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ignominy
 Definition
disgrace, shame
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repentance
 Definition
feeling regret, asking forgiveness
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alchemy
 Definition
early form of chemistry mixed with magic
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retribution
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punishment
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loquacity
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talkativeness
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incoherent
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unable to understand
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enigma
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a puzzle
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abode
 Definition
home
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scrutinize
 Definition
to observe carefully
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venerable
 Definition
respectable due to age
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frugal
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thrifty
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nonchalant
 Definition
calm, casual
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ostentatious
 Definition
displaying wealth
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haughty
 Definition
arrogant, condescending
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pretentious
 Definition
pompous, self-absorbed
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prosperity
 Definition
wealth, success
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inconsequential
 Definition
trivial, doesn't matter
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restrained
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controlled, restricted
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reverence
 Definition
profound respect
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surreptitiously
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secret, stealthy
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tactful
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polite, well-mannered
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tenacious
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persistent, resolute
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intuitively
 Definition
instinctive, untaught
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jubilation
 Definition
joy, exultation
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enervating
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tiring, weakening
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enhance
 Definition
improve or augment
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hypothesis
 Definition
theory requiring proof
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longevity
 Definition
length of life
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parched
 Definition
dried up
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abstinence
 Definition
act of refraining from
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anecdote
 Definition
short account of events
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camaraderie
 Definition
trust among friends
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clairvoyant
 Definition
able to see the future
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condescending
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patronizing
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deleterious
 Definition
harmful
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exasperation
 Definition
irritation, frustration
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hackneyed
 Definition
overused, cliched
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lobbyist
 Definition
persuader of legislators
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orator
 Definition
speaker
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