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Lit Vocab
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Literature
10th Grade
02/12/2012

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Taciturn

 

(adj)

Definition
dour, stern, & silent in expression/manner
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Indigent

(adj)

Definition
lacking food, clothing, & other necessities of life cause of poverty
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Prosaic

(adj)

Definition
commonplace/dull matter of fact/unimaginative
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Circumscribe

(tr.v)

Definition
to determine the limits of, define
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Credulous

(ADJ)

Definition
Willing to believe or trust too readily/gullible
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Chimerical

(adj)

Definition
willy, faciful, highly unrealistic
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dubiuos

(adj)

Definition
doubtful, unlikely authenticity
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Hackeyed

(adj)

Definition

worn out through over use

(applies to phrases)

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Fastidous

(adj)

Definition
excessivily critical/demanding; diffcult to please
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Imperious

(adj)

Definition
arrogantly domineering/overbearing
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Impregnable

(adj)

Definition
strong enough to resist or withstand attack;not to be taken by force; unconquerable
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Maganimity

(n)

Definition
extremely liberal & generous of sprit
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Candor

(n)

 

 

Sym:

candid

Definition
sincerity
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Macabre

(adj)

Definition
grusome & horrifying; ghastly; horrible
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Inherent

(adj)

Definition
inborn/built-in
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Acrimonious

(adj)

Definition
bitter & sharp in language/tone
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Exculpate

(v)

Definition
to free from guilt/blame
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Adroit

(adj)

Definition
cleverly skillful; resourceful; ingenious
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Austere

(adj)

Definition
severe in manner/appearance
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Eclectic

(adj)

Definition
not following any 1 system, but selecting and using the best elements of all systems
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Contravene

(v)

Definition
to act or be counter to; violate
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Benevolent

(adj)

Definition
well-meaning; generous
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Tenacity

(n)

Definition
act of being tanaciuos (holding fast; characterized by keeping firmhold)
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Affectation

(n)

Definition
a show; pretense; display
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Contrition

(n)

Definition
sincere penitence/remorse
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Precipitous

(adj)

Definition
extremely or impassably steep
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Recompense

(n)

 

Recompensasion

(v)

Definition
to repay
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Auspicious

(adj)

Definition
promising success
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Indelible

(adj)

Definition
impossible to move, erase, or wash away; permanent
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Malign

(tr.v)

Definition
to make evil/harmful & often untrue statements about
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Egregiuos

(adj)

Definition
conspicuously bad or offensive
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Inveterate

(adj)

Definition
long-established/habitual
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Luminous

(adj)

Definition
Radiating/reflecting light, shining, bright
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Embody

(v)

 

Definition
to giveing concert form 
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Acquiesee

(v)

Definition

to agree/consent

 

Term

Ensconced

(tr.v)

Definition
to settle (oneself) securely & comfortably
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Wallow

(v)

Definition
to luxuriate/ revel
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Ambivalent

(adj)

Definition
feeling conflicting emotions at once
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Indignation

(n)

 

Indignate

Definition
strong displeasure at something considered unjust/offensive
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Vindicate

(v)

Definition
to clear, from accustion, suspicion
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Fathom

(v)

Definition
To penetrae to the truth of; comprehend/understand
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Furtive

(adj)

Definition
sly/shifty
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Forlorn

(adj)

Definition
desolate/dreary;unhappy or miserable in feeling/condition/appearance
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Abject

(adj)

Definition
being of the most miserable kind
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Condescending

(adj)

Definition
showing/implying an usually patronizing descent from dignity/superiorty
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Apotheosis

(n)

Definition
elevation/exaltation of a person to rank of god
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Lithe

(adj)

Definition
bending readily
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Impeccable

(adj)

Definition
faultless/flawless
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Pallid

(adj)

Definition
lacking in vaitality/interst
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sagacity

(n)

Definition
the quality of being discerning, sound in judgment & farsighted; wisdom
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Reprehensible

(adj)

Definition
deserving of blame
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Prowess

(n)

Definition
exceptional skill/ability
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Effete

(adj)

Definition
lacking in wholesome vigor
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Staunch

(adj)

Definition
firm in one's beliefs
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Aesthetic

(adj)

Definition
having to do w/ apperciationg of beauty
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Gratuitous

(adj)

Definition
given freely; unneccessary
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Laconic

(adj)

Definition
using few words; expressing much in few words
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Bereft

(adj)

Definition
deprived
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Mellifluous

(adj)

Definition
sweetly/smoothly flowin; sweet sounding
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Tremulous

(adj)

Definition
Characterized by trembling as from fear/weakness
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Facetiuosness

(n)

 

Facetious

(adj)

Definition
Not meant to be taken seriously
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Placid

(adj)

Definition
Pleasantly calmin/peacful
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Apathetic

(adj)

Definition
feeling/showing little emotion
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Cogent

(adj)

 

Definition
convicing, reasonable
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Conviction

(n)

 

Definition
a fixed or strong belief
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Laudatory

(adj)

Definition
giving praise
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Mollify

(v)

Definition
ro calm or sooth
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novel

(adj)

Definition
strikingly new or unusual
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obdurate

(adj)

Definition
stubborn, inflexible
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Ostentatious

(adj)

Definition
describing a pretentious display
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Paramount

(adj)

Definition
of chief concern or importance
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Penitent

(adj)

Definition
remorseful for one's misdeeds
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Pervasive
(adj)
Definition
dispersed throughout
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Plausible

(adj)

Definition
seemingly valid or acceptable, credible
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Rancor

(n)

Definition
bitter resentment or ill will; hatred; malice
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Surious

(adj)

Definition
not genine; false; conterfeit
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Stoic

(adj)

Definition
indifferent to pleasure or pain; impassive
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superfluous

(adj)

Definition
extra; unnecessary
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Tenuous

(adj)

Definition
having little substance or strength; unsure; weak
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Transitory

(adj)

Definition
Short-lived; temporary
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