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Vocaubulary Unit 6
Test 10/29
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English
10th Grade
10/29/2007

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Anomalous
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abnormal, irregular
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Aspersion
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A damaging or derogatory statement
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Bizzare
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Extremely strange, unusual
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Brusque
Definition
abrupt, blunt
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Cajole
Definition
to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice
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Castigate
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to punish severely
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Contrive
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To bring about as the result of a scheme or plan

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Demagogue
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A leader who exploits false claims and promises in order to gain power
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Disabuse
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A free from deception or error
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Ennui
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Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
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Fetter
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A chain or shackle placed on the feet, anything that confines or restrains
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Heinous
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Very wicked, offensive, hateful
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Immutable
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Not subject to change, constant
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Insurgent
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One who rebels or rises against authority
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Megalomainia
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A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc.
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Sinecure
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A position requiring little or no work
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Surreptitious
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Stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation
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Transgress
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To go beyond a limit or boundary
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Transmute

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To change from one nature, substance, or form to another
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Vicarious
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Performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
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