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Wordly Wise 10 Unit 2
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General Vocab
10th Grade
09/20/2008

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Term
adjudicate
Definition
v. To hear and decide judicially; to judge.
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centennial
Definition

n. A one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration.

 

adj. Of or pertaining to a period of one hundred years.

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countenance
Definition
n. 1.A person's face; the expression on a person's face. 2.Support or approval. v.To support or approve; to tolerate.
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disgruntle
Definition
v. To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood.
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equilibrium
Definition
n. A state of balance.
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expedite
Definition
v. To speed up a process; to facilitate.
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gird
Definition
v. 1.To encircle, bind, or surround. 2.To get ready for action; to brace.
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gratuitous
Definition
adj. 1.Not called for; unnecessary. 2.Without charge; free.
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illusory
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adj. Unreal or imagined; deceiving.
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implacable
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adj. Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless.
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luminary
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n. 1.A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the moon or sun. 2.A person who is well known for her or his achievements; a celebrity.
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manifesto
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n. A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group.
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mesmerize
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v. To fascinate or hypnotize.
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precedent
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n. An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one.
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spurious
Definition
adj. Not genuine; false.
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