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11th Grade
01/21/2009

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Propriety
Definition
quality of being proper, formal
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Contiguous
Definition
near, next to
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Dissemble
Definition
to conceal under a false appearance
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Covenant
Definition
a binding agreement made by two or more people to do or keep from doing something
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Calumny
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a false statement that is used to hurt a reputation
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Partisan
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a strong supporter of a person or side
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Trepidation
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a trembling movement
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Contention
Definition
idea or argument, struggle
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Abstract
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theoretical, not concrete
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Abstruse
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difficult to understand
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Acclaim
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to applaud or praise
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Accolade
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an award
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Acquiescent
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reluctantly agreeable; complaint
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Acrimony
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words or behavior filled with harshness, anger
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Adamant
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refusing to change; stubborn, unyielding
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Advocate
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supporter; someone who speaks on behalf of something
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Affable
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friendly; easy going.
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Affirmation
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positive statement; assertion, agreement
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Alienate
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to push someone away, or cause him to separate from people
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Ambidextrous
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able to use both hands with equal skill
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Altruistic
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selfless; caring
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Ambiguous
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unclear, vague, having several different possible interpretations
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Ambivalence
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indecision; feeling of being pulled in two directions
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Ameliorate
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to make an unpleasant situation better; to improve
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Amorphous
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without form or shape
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Physiognomies
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facial appearance, esp. as a reflection of inner character
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Indubitably
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unquestionable
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Wrought
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formed; ornamented
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Abashed
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to destroy the closure of
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Sumptuary
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referring to laws that limit private expenditure on food & personal items
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Evanescent
Definition
tending to vanish like vapor
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Ignominy
Definition
public shame, disgrace
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Analogous
Definition
similar to comparable in certain aspects
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Anarchy
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the complete absence of government; political disorder and violence; lawlessness
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Anathema
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thing or person damned or accursed; thing or person greatly detested
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Antagonistic
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showing antagonism; acting in opposition
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Antiquated
Definition
no longer useful; obsolete, old fashion, out-of-date
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Antithesis
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contrast or opposition of thoughts, usually in two clauses, phrases, or sentences
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