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Vocbulary Words
A Short List of Vocabulary Words
30
English
10th Grade
03/04/2011

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Clergy
Definition
the body of people ordained for religious service
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Jihad
Definition
"Struggle"; crusade to spread Islamic faith
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Sentiment
Definition
A thought, view, or attitude, especially one based mainly on emotion instead of reason
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Sultanate
Definition
The office, power, or reign of a sultan
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Fervor
Definition
Great warmth and intensity of emotion
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Denote
Definition
To mark; indicate
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Oppress
Definition
To keep down by severe and unjust use of force or authority
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Upheaval
Definition
A sudden, violent disruption or upset
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Burgeon
Definition
To grow or develop rapidly
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Dwindle
Definition
To become gradually less until little remains
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Shariah
Definition
the code of law based on the Koran
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Abdication
Definition
to give up or renounce
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Auspicious
Definition
promising success
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Megalomania
Definition
a symptom of mental illness marked by delusions of greatness, wealth, etc.
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Ire
Definition
intense anger; wrath
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Municipal
Definition
of or pertaining to a town or city or its local government
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Galvanize
Definition
to stimulate
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Henchman
Definition
a subordinate
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Precocious
Definition
unusually advanced or mature in development
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Theorem
Definition
a rule or law, especially one expressed by an equation or formula
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Thwart
Definition
to frustrate or baffle
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Alleviate
Definition
to heal
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Frump
Definition
a dull, old-fashioned person
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Sage
Definition
a profoundly wise person
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Detract
Definition
to take away a part
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Immiscible
Definition
incapable of being mixed
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Tenacious
Definition
stubborn or persistent
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Anesthetic
Definition
pertaining to or causing physical insensibility
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Induce
Definition
to lead or move by persuasion or influence
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Embellish
Definition
adorn
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