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Vocabulary 15
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10
English
11th Grade
05/01/2013

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desecrate
Definition
to treat with extreme disrespect; to defile
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evanescent
Definition
gradually disappearing; fade away like a vapor
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paragon
Definition
model of excellence or perfection
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usurp
Definition
to seize power or position by force
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supercilious
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proud; scornful; looking down on others
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indigent
Definition
not having enough to live on; very poor; impovershed
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steadfast
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firmly and consistently loyal
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callous
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hardened in mind or feeling
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heed
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to pay attention to
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provincial
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unsophisticated; limited and narrow in outlook
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