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10th Grade
01/10/2010

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anomaly
Definition
an abnormal, irregualr fact or occurance
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apogee
Definition
highest or farthest point (in an oribt); climax
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apocalypse
Definition
vision of future( well being); revelation
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arson
Definition
act of setting fires purposely
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zenith
Definition
highest point a planet or star attains in the sky above a given point on the earth
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nadir
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the lowest point of a star or planet in the sky above a given point in the earth
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sabotage
Definition
willfull destruction of property of property
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incendiary
Definition
a person who starts a fire or one who delibertely stirs up a strife, hostility, or rebellion
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client
Definition
person for whom a lawyer, accoutant, or agency is acting; customer
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hypothesis
Definition
theory, unproved explanation
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incidence
Definition
process of a happening, an occurance
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incident
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is a distinct event, sometimes minor
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initiative
Definition
unprompted action, the first step, enterprise
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litany
Definition
a responsive prayer or religious service
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maxim
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a wise saying, aphorism, proverb
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proverb
Definition
a familiar, obvious, widely accepted truth
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adage
Definition
hints of its age
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dictum
Definition
formal authorative saying
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canon
Definition
laws(especially of a church). or a principle that cannot be disregarded
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truism
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an obvious statement- too obvious in form or fact to be very impressive
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aphorism/apothegm
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a typically terse and pithy saying
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epigram
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a witty more involved saying, more comprehensive or poetic
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mosaic
Definition
inlaid art work, design made from bits of glass or stone set in cement
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perquisite
Definition
an extra benefit or remuneration
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bonus
Definition
something specialgiven over and above ones regular wages
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bounty
Definition
a reward for doing something that the goverment wants done
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premium
Definition
something extra, given usually for purchasing an item
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dividend
Definition
a share of earnings from an investment of either money or effort
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complement
Definition
to round out, make complete 
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console
Definition
to comfort (a person), make less sad
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consummate
Definition
bring to fulfillement or completion
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enervate
Definition
weaken, take strength from, debilitate
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exalt
Definition
to lift up, elevate
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preforate
Definition
punch holes, pierce
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propagate
Definition
to reproduce, spread abroad
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propaganda
Definition
to spread or promote ideas, doctrines, or info by people dedicated, paid, or otherwise obligated to do so
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stipulate
Definition
to specify, include explicitly (in an agreement)
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