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Vocab
Final
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English
Undergraduate 2
12/11/2012

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Subordinate (mod)
Definition
Belonging to a lower or inferior class or rank; secondary.
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Eminet (mod)
Definition
High in station, rank or repute; distinguished
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Avuncular (adj)
Definition
Of perfaining to of characteristic of an uncle.
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Mantra (n)
Definition
Often recated word, formula, or pharse, often truism
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Zealots (n)

Definition
Fanatically committed people
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Robust (mod)
Definition
Power built, sturdy
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Compliance (n)
Definition
An act of giving in to another's wish, request, or demand, aquiesence.
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Encompass (verb)
Definition
To compromise, include
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Tribulations (n)
Definition
Grievous troubles serve trails or suffering
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Machinations (n)
Definition
Crafty plots or actions, usually intended to achieve an evil purpose.
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Vigilance (n)
Definition
Alert, watchfulness
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Capitulation (n)
Definition
A surrender, a coming to terms
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Relent (v)
Definition
To become softed or gentler in attitude, temper, or determination.
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Cosmopolitan (mod)
Definition
Of the entire world, or from many different parts of the world.
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Vehemently (mod)
Definition
Intensely; strongly; passionately
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Homily (n)
Definition
Tedious moralizing lecture.
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Commiserate (v)
Definition
To feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with.
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Deference (n)
Definition
Courteous respect
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Perfunctorily (adv)
Definition
Mechanically; without interest or enthusiasm
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Shrewdly (adv)
Definition
Astutely, perceptively, judiciously, having or showing sharp powers of judgement.
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