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lexiocology
lexiocology unit 7
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Literature
8th Grade
02/27/2012

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Forte
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a strong point, as of a person; that in which one excels
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Egocentric
Definition
having little or no regard for interests, beliefs, or attitudes other than one's own
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Aspire
Definition
to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value
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Diatribe
Definition
a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism
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Acrimonious
Definition
caustic, stinging, or bitter characteristic, speech, behavior
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Culpable
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deserving censure; blameworthy
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Percolate
Definition
to become active, lively, or spirited
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Pacify
Definition
bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm
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Brevity
Definition
shortness of timeĀ or duration; briefness
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Pugnacious
Definition
inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome
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Minuscule
Definition
very small
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Illicit
Definition
not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful
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Sedative
Definition
that which is tending to calm or soothe
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Alleged
Definition
declared or stated to be as described; supposed or suspected
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Retort
Definition
to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way
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Anomaly
Definition
a deviation (unusual change or departure) from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form
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Sanctuary
Definition
a sacred or holy place
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Mirage
Definition
something illusory (characterized by illusion), without substance or reality
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Convoluted
Definition
complicated; intricately involved
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Retrospect
Definition
contemplation of the past; a survey of past time or events
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Insensate
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not endowed with sensation; inanimate: without human feeling or sensitivity
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Android
Definition
an automaton in the form of a human being
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Gestation
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the act or state of carrying in the womb from conception to delivery or to think of and develop (an idea, opinion, plan) in the mind
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Derision
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ridicule; mockery
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Vociferous
Definition
crying out noisily; clamorous
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