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Sadlier-Oxford Vocab Level F
Unit 9
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Language - English
10th Grade
06/12/2007

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Term
Abate
Definition
to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less, to bullify, to deduct, omit
syn: diminish, decrease, subside, let up
Term
Adulation
Definition
over excessive praise, flattery
syn: adoration, idolization, hero-worship
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Anathema
Definition
an object of intense dislike, a curse or strong denunciation
syn: malediction, imprecation, abomination
Term
Astute
Definition
shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
syn: shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily
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Avarice
Definition
a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
syn: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness
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Culpable
Definition
deserving blame
syn: guilty, delinquent, peccant, blameworthy
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Dilatory
Definition
tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt
syn: stalling, slow, tardy, laggard
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Egregious
Definition
conspicuous, standing out from the mass
syn: glaring, flagrant, blatant
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