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Vocabulary Power Plus 1
lesson 1
10
English
10th Grade
09/16/2014

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Term
Divuldge
Definition
(verb) to tell, to reveal (as a secret)

SYN: unveil, disclose
ANT: conceal
Term
Abet
Definition
(verb) to assit or encourage, especially in wrongdoing
SYN: promote incite
ANT: impede, dissuade
Term
Dogmatic
Definition
(adj) arrogant and stubborn about one's (often unproven) beliefs
SYN: dictatorial
ANT: open-minded
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Insipid
Definition
(adj) lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating
SYN: flat, lifeless
ANT: challenging
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Extraneous
Definition
(adj) inessential; not constituting a vital part
SYN: irrelevant
ANT: essential
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Coerce
Definition
(verb) to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats
SYN: compel
Term
Jaundiced
Definition
(adj) prejudice; hostile
SYN: skeptical, cynical
ANT: believing, trusting
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Meticulous
Definition
(adj) extremely, sometimes excessively, careful about small details; precise
SYN: fastidious
ANT: sloppy
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Temerity
Definition
(noun) reckless; a foolish disregard of danger
SYN: audacity
ANT: prudence
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Gregarious
Definition
(adj) sociable; fond of the company of others
SYN: genial, friendly
ANT: reclusive
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