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Wredt-Vocab 3
Vocab 3
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English
10th Grade
10/11/2012

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Affable
Definition
Friendly, courteous, amiable
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Animosity
Definition
harsh feelings, resentment, hatred
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Austere
Definition
strict stern, unadorned
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Blunder
Definition
to make a mistake as a result of stupidity or carelessness
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Conjecture
Definition
an inference or conclusion drawn by guesswork
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Consecrate
Definition
to dedicate or to declare sacred
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Contempt
Definition
scorn, extreme dislike, disdain
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Desolate
Definition
deserted, without inhabitants, barren
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Destitution
Definition
state of being extremely poor, in extreme want
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Discursive
Definition
rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly
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Drone
Definition
speaking in a monotonous tone, a continuous low humming sound
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Ebullient
Definition
overflowing with excitement
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Evocative
Definition
calling forth, calling to mind
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Felicitous
Definition
happy or delightful
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Ingratiate
Definition
to make an effort to gain good favor with someone
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Languid
Definition
slow, sluggish, listless, weak
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Monotony
Definition
sameness
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Mottled
Definition
marked with spots of different color
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Opaque
Definition
not allowing the passage of light, not transparent, hard to understand
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Perfunctory
Definition
acting routinely with little interest or care
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Placid
Definition
peaceful, calm
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Prestige
Definition
a high standing or reputation; influence
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Protuberance
Definition
the state of bulging beyond the surrounding area, protrusion
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Reproach
Definition
to blame for something, a disgrace
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Resolute
Definition
characterized by a decided purpose
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Revere
Definition
to honor, to regard with respect
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Stoic
Definition
not showing passion or feeling, indifference, impassive
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Tentative
Definition
not fully worked out; provisional, uncertain
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Vehement
Definition
forcefully expressing emotion or conviction
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