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Literature
9th Grade
11/07/2007

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depraved
Definition

marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles.

 

perverted, corrupt

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delineate
Definition
portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially
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Nuance
Definition

a subtle variation in quality or a shade of difference.

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Enervate

Definition

weaken or lessen the vigor of; enfeeble

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Esoteric
Definition
intended for or understood by a select few; secret, private
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fiat
Definition
a command or act of will or consciousness
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Fecund
Definition
fruitful or intellectually productive; fertile
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figment
Definition
a fabrication of the mind, a fanciful notion
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garner
Definition
to acquire as the result of effort, to gather away for future use
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acuity
Definition
sharpness (particularly of the mind)
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ignominy
Definition
shame and disgrace
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hallow
Definition
to set apart as holy or sacred; to bless or venerate
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mundane
Definition
earthly, worldly
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
a quirky mannerism, a peculiarity that sets someone apart
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penchant
Definition
a strong attraction
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overweening
Definition
conceited, presumptuous
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reputed
Definition
according to reputation
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sophistry
Definition
reasoning that seems believable but is actually unsound
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sumptuous
Definition
costly, rich, magnificent
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ubiquitous

Definition
omnipresent
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