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Advanced Reading Vocabulary
Vocabulary words for final.
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Language - English
11th Grade
06/01/2011

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Chide
Definition
To scold; Upbraid
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Sallow
Definition
To have a yellowish complexion of the skin
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Incredulous
Definition
Unable to believe
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Propensity
Definition
To have a natural tendency/inclination
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Intimate(vb)
Definition
To hint, imply
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Antipathy
Definition
Strong dislike/avoidance
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Visage
Definition
Face
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Duplicity
Definition
Double-dealing
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Diminutive
Definition
Small
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Fervent
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Passionate
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Pettish
Definition
Peevish, ill-humored, petulant, cross
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Emulate
Definition
To strive to equal or excel
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Sanguine
Definition
Red in complexion; Cheerful, optimistic, hopeful
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Insuperable
Definition
That which cannot be overcome or passed over
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Vehement
Definition
Acting or moving with great force (fervent, passionate)
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Virulent
Definition
Lethal, poisonous
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Malevolent(adj)
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Evil
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Capricious
Definition
Changeable, flighty, unpredictable, impulsive
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Piety
Definition
Devotion to Religious duties
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Transitory
Definition
Temporary, fleeting, emphemeral
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Pathos
Definition
That which arouses compassion, pity
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Perfidious
Definition
Faithless, disloyal
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Ardently
Definition
Passionately, intensely
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Ostensible
Definition
Apparent (but not true); Seeming to be true (but not)
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Mirthless
Definition
Without joy
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Redolent
Definition
Exuding fragrance, evocative, suggestive
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Propitious
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Auspicious, boding well, favorable
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Assiduous
Definition
Giving careful, constant attention; diligent
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Tenacious
Definition
Holding firmly, persistent,stubborn
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Salient
Definition
Standing out from the rest; striking, prominent (as in salient POINT)
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Wont
Definition
N: Custom, habit adj: Accustomed to
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Inured
Definition
To become accustomed to something difficult or painful
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Fastidious
Definition
Difficult to please
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Injudicious
Definition
Unfair
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Prattle
Definition
To talk foolishly, to chatter
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Belied
Definition
To give a false impression, to contradict
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Cant
Definition
Jargon particular to a specific group, trite, insincere talk
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Vapid
Definition
Flat, dull; Lacking liveliness or force
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Gregarious
Definition
Social; tending to associate with others of its own kind
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Antediluvian
Definition
"Before the flood"; Old-fashioned, outdated
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Obsequious
Definition
Subservient, marked by fawning attentiveness
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Homage
Definition
Respect
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Expostulate(vb)
Definition
To reason with someone to try to convince them
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Furtive
Definition
Secretive, sly; surreptitious
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Wanton (adj)
Definition
Undisciplined; Mischievous; Lustful; Lewd; Malicious; Extravagant
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Vivacity
Definition
Liveliness
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Conflagration
Definition
A large disastrous fire
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Guile
Definition
Crafty, deceitful talk or conduct
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Refute
Definition
To disprove
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Disconsolate
Definition
Sad; Unable to be consoled
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Glower(vb)
Definition
To stare at with sullen anger
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Magnanimous
Definition
Generous, noble
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Prodigious
Definition
Large, amazing
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Surreptitious
Definition
Done or made in a secret, stealthily way; secretive
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Listless
Definition
Spiritless, languid; w/o energy, indifferent
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Irreparable
Definition
Cannot be repaired
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Prostrate(vb)
Definition
To lie face downward; laid-low, overcome
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Stringent
Definition
Strict, severe
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Perplexity
Definition
State of confusion, uncertainty
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Sordid
Definition
Dirty, rundown; Morally ignoble
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Fleet
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Swift, rapid
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Deft
Definition
Nimble, skillful, clever
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Boisterous
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Noisily Jolly or rowdy; clamorous
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Squalid
Definition
Fowl, repulsive, neglected, filthy; wretched
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Mar
Definition
To damage, spoil, impair; Disfigure, scar
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Heedful
Definition
Attentive, mindful, careful (taking heed)
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Wary
Definition
Watchful, on guard against danger
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Spurious
Definition
Not genuine, authentic or true; counterfeit
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Limpid
Definition
Clear, transparent; lucid
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Clamor
Definition
Loud uproar
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Bedraggled
Definition
To make limp and soiled as in rain/dirt
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Prerogative
Definition
Exclusive rite/privilege by virtue of rank
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Ragamuffin
Definition
A ragged, disreputable person
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Plaintive
Definition
Expressing sorrow/melancholy; mournful
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Calamity
Definition
A great misfortune or disaster
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Squander
Definition
To spend or use extravagantly/wastefully
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Ameliorate
Definition
To make better
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Anguish
Definition
Great suffering
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