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Study for the Army
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Literature
12th Grade
10/07/2013

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Accolade
Definition
Anything done or given as a sign of great respect, approval or appreciation.
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Amplify
Definition
To make stronger.
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Benefactor
Definition
One who gives money or aid.
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Brusque
Definition
Abrupt in manner; curt.
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Conscientious
Definition
Showing care and precision; painstaking.
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Decry
Definition
To speak out against strongly and openly; denounce.
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Diminution
Definition
Decrease, lessening.
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Dupe
Definition
To deceive by trickery; fool, cheat.
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Equitable
Definition
Fair, just.
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Excavate
Definition
To make hole or cavity by digging; hollow out.
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Fervent
Definition
Having or showing great feeling; intensely devoted or earnest.
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Fraudulent
Definition
Counterfeit, fake, false.
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Hedonist
Definition
Someone who is devoted to pleasure.
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Inundate
Definition
To overwhelm with a rush or great amount of something.
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Morose
Definition
Gloomy, sullen.
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Philanthropic
Definition
Charitable, helping mankind.
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Rapturous
Definition
Filled with joy, ecstatic.
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Rouse
Definition
To stir up; excite.
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Speculative
Definition
Tentative; risky; based on speculation.
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Surfeit
Definition
An oversupply, excess.
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Accrue
Definition
To accumulate.
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Antagonistic
Definition
Hostile.
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Benevolent
Definition
doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable.
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Buoyant
Definition
Light-hearted; joyful.
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Contemptuous
Definition
Scornful, disdainful.
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Defame
Definition
To slander, vilify.
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Disarming
Definition
Removing suspicions, fears, or hostility; charming.
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Ebullient
Definition
Enthusiastic.
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Eradicate
Definition
To get rid of, wipe out, destroy.
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Exonerate
Definition
To free from a charge of guilt; declare or prove blameless.
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Fickle
Definition
Changeable or unstable in affection, interest, or loyalty; capricious.
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Frugal
Definition
not spending freely or unnecessarily; thrifty; economical.
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Holistic
Definition
Concerned with wholes or integrated systems rather than with their parts.
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Irony
Definition
Use of words to mean the direct opposite of their usual sense.
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Mundane
Definition
Of earth rather than heaven; commonplace, everyday, ordinary.
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Placid
Definition
Tranquil; calm; quiet.
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Redundant
Definition
Repetitive.
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Rueful
Definition
Regretful.
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Steadfast
Definition
Loyal, devoted.
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Tangential
Definition
Going off topic; diverging, digressing.
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Admonish
Definition
To scold mildly.
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Apprehend
Definition
To take into custody; to take hold of mentally; perceive, understand.
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Benign
Definition
Doing little or no harm; not malignant.
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Callous
Definition
Lacking pity or mercy; unfeeling.
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Cordial
Definition
Friendly.
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Deluge
Definition
Something overwhelmed, as in a great flood.
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Discernment
Definition
Keen perception or judgment.
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Eccentric
Definition
Deviating from the norm; odd, unconventional.
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Erratic
Definition
Having no fixed course or purpose; irregular, random.
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Exorbitant
Definition
Going beyond what is reasonable; excessive, extravagant.
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Flag
Definition
To lose strength; grow weak or tired.
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Genial
Definition
Kindly, amiable.
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Homage
Definition
Something done to show respect or veneration.
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Lackadaisical
Definition
Lacking interest or spirit.
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Negligent
Definition
Neglectful; careless.
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Plethora
Definition
A superabundance, excess.
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Rejuvenate
Definition
To make, feel, or seem new again.
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Salvage
Definition
To rescue from damage or waste.
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Stifle
Definition
To suppress or repress; hold back; inhibit.
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Temperate
Definition
Moderate in indulging the appetites; mild.
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Aesthetic
Definition
Sensitive to are and beauty; showing good taste; artistic.
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Apprehensive
Definition
Anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy.
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Berate
Definition
The scold severely.
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Extroverted
Definition
Demonstrative; outgoing.
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Deplete
Definition
To empty; exhaust.
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Disparage
Definition
To lower in reputation; belittle.
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Elusive
Definition
Difficult to find or capture.
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Elusive
Definition
Difficult to find or capture
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Esoteric
Definition
Intended for or understood by only a chosen few; abstruse.
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Explicit
Definition
Clearly stated; leaving nothing implied.
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Explicit
Definition
Clearly stated; leaving nothing implied.
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Flounder
Definition
To struggle to move or obtain footing; to move clumsily or ineffectually.
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Gluttonous
Definition
describing someone who greedily eats too much.
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Illusory
Definition
Deceptive; not real.
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Lethargic
Definition
Lacking energy.
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Obsolete
Definition
No longer in use or practice; no longer in fashion.
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Pragmatic
Definition
Concerned with actual practice rather than theory; practical.
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Reputable
Definition
Having a good reputation; respectable.
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Scarcity
Definition
Shortage; insufficient amount.
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Succinct
Definition
Concise; to the point.
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Venerate
Definition
To reverse.
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Virtuous
Definition
Pure; honorable.
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Allege
Definition
To declare; assert without proof.
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Autocrat
Definition
A ruler with absolute power; dictator.
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Blithe
Definition
Joyful; carefree.
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Clamor
Definition
A loud outcry; uproar.
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Cryptic
Definition
Having a hidden or ambiguous meaning; mysterious; baffling.
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Despondent
Definition
Lacking in hope; dejected.
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Dispersion
Definition
A spreading or scattering out.
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Emaciated
Definition
Very thin.
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Eulogy
Definition
Spoken or written praise, especially or the recently deceased.
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Exuberant
Definition
Full of high spirits
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Foreshadow
Definition
Indicate or suggest beforehand.
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Gratuitous
Definition
Without cause or justification; uncalled-for.
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Inconspicuous
Definition
Hard to see or perceive; attracting little attention; not striking.
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Listless
Definition
Indifferent due to illness or sadness.
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Opaque
Definition
Not letting light pass through; not transparent or translucent; hard to understand.
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Precarious
Definition
Uncertain; insecure.
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Resilient
Definition
Recovering strength, spirits, good humor; bendable.
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Scrutinize
Definition
To look at very carefully; examine closely.
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Succulent
Definition
Full of juice; juicy
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Vigilant
Definition
Staying watchful and alert to danger or trouble.
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Aloof
Definition
Distant; reserved.
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Autonomy
Definition
Self-government; independence.
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Boisterous
Definition
Noisy, lively.
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Coddle
Definition
To treat someone tenderly.
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Debacle
Definition
Utter disaster.
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Destitution
Definition
Poverty, penury.
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Docile
Definition
Easy to manage or discipline.
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Empathetic
Definition
Having the ability to share another's emotions, thoughts, or feelings.
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Euphoric
Definition
overjoyed
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Fastidious
Definition
Careful, fussy, exacting.
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Formidable
Definition
Terrifying, fearsome.
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Gregarious
Definition
Sociable.
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Incredulous
Definition
Unwilling or unable to believe; doubting, skeptical.
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Lithe
Definition
Bending easily, flexible, supple.
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Panorama
Definition
Showing an unlimited view in all directions.
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Presumption
Definition
The act of taking of something for granted.
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Resolute
Definition
Having or showing a fixed, firm purpose; determined.
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Sedentary
Definition
Inactive, sitting.
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Supple
Definition
Easily bent or twisted; flexible, pliant.
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Vindictive
Definition
Revengeful in spirit; inclined to seek vengeance.
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Ambiguous
Definition
Having two or more possible meanings; not clear.
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Avow
Definition
A state openly; announce.
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Brazen
Definition
Showing no shame; bold.
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Conciliatory
Definition
Acting in a way that pleases or gains favor.
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Declamatory
Definition
Loudly declaring.
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Dilate
Definition
To widen
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Doleful
Definition
Sorrowful.
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Enigma
Definition
A perplexing, baffling, or seemingly inexplicable matter or person.
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Exacerbate
Definition
To make worse.
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Fawn
Definition
To behave in a servile manner; to flatter excessively.
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Foster
Definition
To help to grow or develop; stimulate; promote.
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Haughty
Definition
Scornfully proud.
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Ingenious
Definition
Clever, resourceful.
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Meager
Definition
Deficient in quantity.
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Perceptive
Definition
Having a keen understanding.
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Proficient
Definition
Skillful.
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Revere
Definition
To show deep respect.
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Serene
Definition
Not disturbed or troubled; calm, peaceful.
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Supplementary
Definition
Supplying what is lacking
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