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English
12th Grade
01/14/2009

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abut
Definition
v. to be next to; to border on
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abjure
Definition
v. 1. To command solemnly. 2. To advise sincerely
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descry
Definition
v. To catch sight of a distant object after looking carefully; to detect or discover
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desecrate
Definition
v. To misuse or violate something sacred
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dilettante
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n. A person with only a superficial interest and slight knowledge of an art or other field of knowledge
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equivocal
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adj. 1. Having more than one meaning or interpretation, usually intended to confuse. 2. Uncertain or undecided.
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exhume
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v. 1. To dig out of the ground. 2. To recover from neglect; to revive.
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extipate
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v. To destroy completely; to wipe out
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foible
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n. A small fault or weakness in a person's character
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insolvent
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adj. Without the means to pay what is owed; bankrupt.
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jocose
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adj. Given to joking; humorous and playful
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portal
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n. A door or entrance, especially one that is large and imposing
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progenitor
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n. A direct ancestor
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propitiate
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v. To overcome distrust or hostility; to appease.
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restitution
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n. A paying back for what has been lost or damaged.
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