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11th Grade
10/08/2008

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Term
abrogate
Definition
Annul, abolish, cancel, dissolve
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ascetic
Definition
Drastic, unbending, severe
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castigate
Definition
Admonish, bash, chide, criticize
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contrition
Definition
Remorse, repentance
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despicable
Definition
Hateful, low, miserable, vile, wretched
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elicit
Definition
bring out, deduce, draw, entice
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erudite
Definition
cultured, educated, intelligent
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expatriate
Definition
Banish, deport, emigrant, outcast
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fetid
Definition
corrupt, foul, moldy, putrid
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forte
Definition
Specialty, one strong point
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germane
Definition
relevant, pertinent, appropriate
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incendiary
Definition
agitator, inflammatory, fiery
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interminable
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Constant, continuous, endless
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irrevocable
Definition
irreversible, unchangeable, unalterable
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mercurial
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changeable, flighty, inconstant, shrewd
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onerous
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Burdensome, difficult, exhausting
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prerogative
Definition
advantage, birthright, choice
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rapacious
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fierce, greedy, grasping, plundering
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reprisal
Definition
counter blow, retaliation, revenge
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tenacity
Definition
courage, determination, diligence
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