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11th Grade
09/03/2008

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indifferent
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not caring one way or the other; mediocre; lacking a preference; neutral
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apathy
Definition
lack of emotion or interest
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obscure
Definition
unclear; clouded; partially hidden; hard to understand
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impartial
Definition
unbiased; neutral
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objective
Definition
without bias (as opposed to subjective)
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revere
Definition
to worship; to honor (think of a reverend)
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discriminate
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to differentiate; to make a clear distinction; to see the difference
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denounce
Definition
to speak out against; to condemn
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innovate
Definition
to be creative; to introduce something new
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relevant
Definition
important; pertinent
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candid
Definition
honest; frank
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discernment
Definition
insight; ability to see things clearly
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disdain
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arrogant scorn; contempt
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abstract
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theoretical; lacking substance (the opposite of concrete)
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temeperate
Definition
moderate; restrainted
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enigma
Definition
mystery
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inevitable
Definition
unavoidable; bound to happen
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eccentric
Definition
not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
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provincial
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limited in outlook to one's own small corner of the world; narrow
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futile
Definition
hopeless; without effect
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diverse
Definition
varied
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benevolent
Definition
kind; good-hearted; generous
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pious
Definition
reverent or devout; outwardly (and sometimes falsely) reverent or devout
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conciliatory
Definition
making peace; attempting to sole a dispute through goodwill
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resignation
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reluctant acceptance of a bad situation secondary meaning)
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resolute
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determined; firm; unwavering
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servile
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submissive and subservient; like a servant
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acute
Definition
sharp; shrewd
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reticent
Definition
restrained; uncommunicative
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anarchy
Definition
absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder
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virulent
Definition
extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
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scrutinize
Definition
to examine closely
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discord
Definition
disagreement (the opposite of concord)
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repudiate
Definition
to reject; to deny
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diligent
Definition
hardworking
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superficial
Definition
on the surface only; shallow; not thorough
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root - A
Definition
without - amoral, atheist, atypical, apathy, amorphous
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root - arch/archi
Definition
chief, principal - architect, anarchy, monarchy
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root - di/dia
Definition
apart, through - dialogue, diagnose, diameter
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root - pat/path
Definition
feeling, suffering, disease - apathy, sympathy, empathy
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root - vers/vert
Definition
to turn - controversy, diverse, extrovert, introvert
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