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Vocabulary List 4
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English
10th Grade
05/12/2011

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Choleric
Definition
easily provoked to anger
synonyms: cranky, fractious
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Cordial
Definition
warm and hearty; sincere; deeply felt
synonyms: genial, hearty
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Corporeal
Definition
of the nature of the body as opposed to the spirit
synonyms:material, physical
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Laconic
Definition
sparing of words; concise
synonyms: concise, pithy
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Limpid
Definition
characterized by clearness, as of a pure liquid
synonyms: clear, lucid
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Malevolent
Definition
wishing evil or harm towards others
synonyms: malicious, malign
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Sardonic
Definition
showing scornful mockery or cynical derision
synonyms: bitter, caustic
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Spectral
Definition
of or like a ghost; insubstantial
synonyms: ghostly, unreal
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Torpid
Definition
benumbed; lacking energy, vigor, and responsiveness
synonyms: comatose, inert
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Truculent
Definition
of fierce and cruel character; in a newer and milder sense, the word means pugnacious, defiant, or surly
synonyms: belligerent, cruel
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Turbulent
Definition
violently disturbed or agitated
synonyms: confused, violent
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Vernal
Definition
of, appearing in, or pertaining to springtime; early, youthful
synonyms: fresh, springlike
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