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11th Grade
09/21/2011

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Term
Nebulous
Definition
Vaguely defined, cloudy

Amber's dream was to nebulous for her to remember.
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Propriety
Definition
Quality or state of being proper, decent

If it is necessary, I will act propriety in front of everyone.
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Resolute
Definition
Firm, determined

My dad gives me a resolute look when I do something dumb.
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Meager
Definition
Deficient in size or quality

If Brandon knew what a meager sized meal tasted like, he'd probably starve.
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Mendacious
Definition
Have a lying, false character

When looking Scottie in the eye, it's hard to tell if he is mendacious or not.
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Licentious
Definition
Displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints

Austin has a licentious mind that can be gross.
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Ominous
Definition
foreboding or foreshadowing evil

Jarred can say some Ominous stuff at random.
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Jubilant
Definition
extremely joyful, happy

The lady was jubilant after about 3 packs of cigarettes.
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Juxtaposition
Definition
The act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison

Sydney's juxtaposition to compare combinations of furniture was crazy and lasted forever.
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Knell
Definition
The solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death

A chill runs up my back when i hear the knell of an old church bell.
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