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Vocabulary Final
Lessons 9+10
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English
9th Grade
01/09/2007

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broach
Definition
verb: To bring up a subject for discussion
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convene
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To assemble formally; to come together officially
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debut
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verb: a.) to make a first public appearance. noun: b.) a first public appearance. c.) a formal presentation of a young woman into society.
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embark
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verb: a.) to board a plane or ship. b.) to start a major effort; to set out on a venture.
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generate
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verb: To create; to bring into being
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incipient
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adjective: Beginning to exist or appear
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initiative
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noun: a.) a beginning or an introductory step; an opening move. b.) the ability to wish to start something; enterprise; determination.
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innovation
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noun: Something newly introduced or created
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novice
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noun: A beginner
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overture
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noun: a.) a piece of music intended to introduce a longer work. b.) an act or offer showing readiness to form a relationship or to negotiate.
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devious
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adjective: a.) meant to trick; not straightforward; shifty. b.) departing from the correct or accepted way. c.) departing from the straight or direct course; roundabout.
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duplicity
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noun: Deliberate deception in behavior or speech
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fictitious
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adjective: a.) false or fake; adopted or assumed in order to deceive. b.) imaginary; unreal; relating to fiction.
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guile
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noun: Sly intelligence; craftiness with the intention to deceive
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gullible
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adjective: Easily deceived or fooled
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hypocritical
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adjective: Giving a false appearance; saying one thing, but doing another
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masquerade
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verb: a.) to disguise onself; to put on a false or deceptive appearance. noun: b.) A disguise or false appearance; a scheme or charade.
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overt
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adjective: Open and observable; not hidden or secret
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reputable
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adjective: Having a good reputation; well thought of; honorable or trustworthy
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veracity
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noun: Truthfulness or accuacy; conformity to fact or truth
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