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unit 1 words 11-20
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Language - English
11th Grade
09/20/2012

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Term
jaded
Definition
wearied,worn-out, dulled
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lurid
Definition
causingshock, horror, or revulsion, sensational, pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack or restraint
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meritorious
Definition
worthy, deserving recognition and praise
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petulant
Definition
peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
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prerogative
Definition
a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
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provincial
Definition
narrow minded,pertaining to an outlying area, narrow point of view, insular
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simulate
Definition
to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of; pretend
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transcend
Definition
to rise above or beyond, exceed
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umbrage
Definition
shade cast by trees, foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion
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unctuous
Definition
excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression, of earnestess, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily;pliable
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