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R and J Vocabulary
vocabulary from romeo and juliet that's on the SAT
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9th Grade
10/26/2007

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Term
augment
Definition
to make greater; to add to.

We must try to augment our savings next year.
Term
boisterous
Definition
loud and rowdy.


the boisterous child was running threw the store and screaming.
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disparage
Definition
to speak boldy of someone: to tear someone down.


His disparage remarks hurt my feelings.
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pernicious
Definition
deadly; very harmful


Takiong illeagle drugs is a pernicious habbit.
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portentous
Definition
serving as a warning.


the Stock Markert crashing was a pertentous warning of the Great Depression.
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posterity
Definition
future generations; all decendents of one person

The fathers of our country wanted a declaration that would last for all ppsterity.
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profane
Definition
disrespectful.


Profane language will not be tolerated in this class.
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quench
Definition
to extinguish; to put out; to relieve with liquid.


He quenched the hot coals in the barbeque with water.
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