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Vocabulary: Week 2
List of Vocabulary Words for Week Two
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Undergraduate 1
02/28/2012

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Term
Avow (v.)
Definition
To declare frankly or openly; own; acklnowledge; confess
Term
Broach (n., v.)
Definition
Noun
1. An elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes
2. (in a lock) A pin receiving the barrel of a key
Verb
1. To mention or suggest for the first time
2. To tap or pierce
Term
Contingent (adj.)
Definition
1. Dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional
2. Happening by chance or without known cause
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Discourse (n.)
Definition
Communication of thought by words; talk; conversation
Term
Effigy (n.)
Definition
1. A representation or image, especially sculptured, as on a monument
2. A crude representation of someone disliked, used for purposes of ridicule
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Elucidate (v.)
Definition
To make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain
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Inscribe (v.)
Definition
1. To address or dedicate informally to a person, especially by writing a brief personal note in or on it
2. To write, print, mark, or engrave
3. To enroll, as on an official list
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Quantitative (adj.)
Definition
That is or may be estimated by quantity
Term
Sovereign (n., adj.)
Definition
Noun
1. A monarch; a king, queen, or other supreme ruler
Adjective
2. Having supreme rank, power, or authority
3. Greatest in degree; utmost or extreme
Term
Transgress (v.)
Definition
1. To violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin
2. To pass over or go beyond
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