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English 2
Around the World #5
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English
11th Grade
09/20/2013

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Term
velocity
Definition
Rapidity of moving

The train was moving with great velocity.
Term
succor
Definition
a person or thing that helps w relief

The succor was not there to replace the tired nurse.
Term
impassible
Definition
unfeeling

The Nazis were impassible human beings.
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repugnance
Definition
a STRONG dislike

You have repugnance for the Mechlers.
Term
gamut
Definition
whole range of something

The whole gamut of pottery items can be found at the Art House
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indemnified
Definition
protected against damage, loss, injury

The roof was not indemified against the hail storm.
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loquacious
Definition
fond of talking, wordy

His loquacious speech was loved by everyone.
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apoplectic
Definition
extremely angry or furious

Her apoplectic behavior frightened everyone.
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commiserate
Definition
sympathize with or feel sorrow for

I reallly commiserate with you.
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heinous
Definition
grosly wicked, extremely offensive

The murder scene was heinous.
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portico
Definition
porch with a roof

The car pulled uner the portico to let everyone out.
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domicile
Definition
resident, where one lives

The Indian welcomed us to his domicile.
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rectitude
Definition
moral uprightness, honesty

The calm, sweetness, and rectitude of the girl was beautiful.
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pecuniary
Definition
having to do with money

The car cost more to fix than it was worth so our pecuniary gain wa small.
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exactitude
Definition
accuracy, precision, exactness

The exactitude of the surgeon displayed his skill.
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