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Vocabulary September/20th
This is for Critical Reading/Writing - September 20th, 2012
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10th Grade
09/20/2012
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Reticince
 Definition
Hesitant to speak or act
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Taciturn (Adjective)
 Definition
Using few words; Soft spoken
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Laconic
 Definition
Using very few words
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Telepethy
 Definition
The supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.
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Impudent
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Offensivley bold; Adjective
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Impertinent
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Rude or overly bold or irrelevant
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Belligerent
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Hostile, aggressive
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Truculent
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Eager or quick to argue or fight

 
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Novice
 Definition
A person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc
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Neophyte
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A beginneror novice
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Vilified
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To speak ill of
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Denounced
 Definition
To make a formal accusation against
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Serene
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Calm, peaceful or tranquil
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Tranquility
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Quality or state of being tranquil; calm
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Sanctuary
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A sacred or holy place
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Strive
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To exert a great amount of effort
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Stupefied
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to stun, or make stupid
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Charlatan
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A person claiming to have non existant skill, a fraud
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Futile
 Definition
Producing no result
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