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Vocabulary XIII-XIV
Monday Vocabulary
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English
8th Grade
10/11/2012

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Term
obsession
(n.)
Definition
an abnormal, intense, and disturbing preoccupation as if something were constantly sitting on one's mind
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obsess
(v.)
Definition
verb form of obsession
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obsessive
(adj.)
Definition
adjective form of obsession
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nihilism
(n.)
Definition
philosophy of nothingness
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nihilist
(n.)
Definition
person who believes in nothing
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nihilistic
(adj.)
Definition
adjective form of nihilist
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dissidence
(n.)
Definition
disagreement with the majority
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dissident
(n.)
Definition
person who disagrees with the majority
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subside
(v.)
Definition
to lessen in force, intensity, or strength
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subsidence
(n.)
Definition
noun form of subside
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assiduous
(adj.)
Definition
with diligent and steady application, as to a task
Term
assiduity (n.)
assiduousness (n.)
Definition
noun forms of assiduous, which means with diligent and steady application, as to a task
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annihilate
(v.)
Definition
to destroy completely
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annihilation
(n.)
Definition
complete destruction
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insidious
(adj.)
Definition
craftily sneaking up with evil intent and then springing a trap
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assiduity
assiduousness
(n.)
Definition
noun form of assiduous (with diligent and steady application
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