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Vocabulary List 2
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10th Grade
05/12/2011

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Term
Abjure
Definition
to reject solemnly or under oath (a claim, an allegiance, a belief, etc.)
synonyms: forswear, recant
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Advocate
Definition
one who pleads in behalf of another; as in a court of justice
synonyms: attorney, counselor

to support or recommend publicly
synonyms: advocacy, advocator
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Convivial
Definition
fond of feasting and jovial fellowship; sociable
synonyms: hospitable, social
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Irrevocable
Definition
incapable of being recalled or altered
synonyms: irreversible, unrecallable
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Jeopardy
Definition
danger of loss, injury, or death
synonyms: danger, hazard
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Jocular
Definition
characterized by joking; spoken or done in jest
synonyms: facetious, witty
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Omnipotent
Definition
possessing unlimited authority or power
synonyms: almighty, all-powerful
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Omniscient
Definition
possessing unlimited knowledge; infinitely wise
synonyms: all- knowing, all-wise
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Perjury
Definition
the willful giving of incomplete, deceptive, or false testimony in a legal document, or while under oath in a court of law
synonyms: deception, lying
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Veracious
Definition
rigidly and unfailingly holding to the truth; characterized by truth
synonyms: candid, honest
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Veracity
Definition
rigid and unfailing adherence to the truth; correctness; accuracy
synonyms: candor, honesty
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Vivacious
Definition
full of life; spirited; lighthearted
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