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Vocab. Set 1
KP English III Honors Vocabulary Set 1
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English
11th Grade
08/17/2011

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Whet
Definition
to sharpen by rubbing on or against or to entice
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Fervent
Definition
very hot or passionate (feel strongly about something)
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Reticent
Definition
inclined to be silent or uncommunitive in speech
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Jocular
Definition
habitually jolly or enjoys making jokes
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Loquacious
Definition
given to excessive talking
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Amiable
Definition
pleasing or admirable, friendly or agreeable
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Agile
Definition
ready to move with quick, easy grace
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Opaque
Definition
hard to understand or explain or can not pass light through
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Mirage

 

Definition
an illusionary optical effect
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Lavish
Definition
expending or produced in abundance, expensive or nice
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Lenient
Definition
exerting a soothing or easing influence, understanding or easy-going
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Potent
Definition
having or wielding force, authority, or influence
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Malicious
Definition
enjoying the suffering of others
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Benevolent
Definition
marked by doing good
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Supercilious
Definition
coolly and patronizingly haughty or proud
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Abate
Definition
to put an end to
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Abhor
Definition
to regard with extreme distaste, loathe
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Camaraderie
Definition
a spirit of friendly good-fellowship
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Emulate
Definition
to strive to equal, excel, or copy
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Pragmatic
Definition
busy or opinionated
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