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Wordly Wise Lesson 6
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English
9th Grade
02/05/2009

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Apropos
Definition
Fitting the occasion; suitalbe or apt.
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Ascendancy
Definition
Controlling influence; domination.
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Assess
Definition
To analyze and determine the nature, value, or importance of.
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Aver
Definition
To declare positively; to state as the truth.
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Concede
Definition
1. To admit to be true, often reluctant
2. To grant or let leave.
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Deficient
Definition
Lacking
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Dogma
Definition
An unproven principle or belief held to be true.
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Embody
Definition
1. To put an idea into a form that can be seen.
2. To make part of a system; incorporate.
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Impart
Definition
1. To make known; disclose
2. To bestow.
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Oratory
Definition
The art of public speaking.
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Propagate
Definition
1. To reproduce
2. To cause to reproduce
3. To foster the spread of
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Proponent
Definition
Someone who proposes or supports an idea; an advocate
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Rudimentary
Definition
1. Not yet fully developed
2. Elementary
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Sojourn
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n. A visit or temporary stay.
v. To stay for a while.
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Vociferous
Definition
Making one's feelings known in a loud way.
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