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Unit 9
Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 9
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Language - English
10th Grade
12/15/2011

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Term
allocate
(v)
Definition
to set apart for a special purpose; to distribute
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ardent
(adj)
Definition
very enthusiastic, impassioned
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assiduous
(adj)
Definition
persistent, attentive diligent
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brash
(adj)
Definition
pront to act in a hasty manner; impudent
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capricious
(adj)
Definition
subject to whims or passing fancies
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chastise
(v)
Definition
to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
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copious
(adj)
Definition
abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose
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deviate
(v) (n) (adj)
Definition
(v) to turn aside; to stray from a norm
(n) one who departs from a norm
(adj) differing from a norm; heterodox, unconventional
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emaciated
(adj) (participle)
Definition
unnaturally thin
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exult
(v)
Definition
to rejoice greatly
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gnarled
(adj)
Definition
knotted, twisted, lumpy
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indemnity
(n)
Definition
a payment for damage or loss
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inkling (n)
Definition
a hint; a vague notion
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limpid
(adj)
Definition
clear, transparent; readily understood
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omnipotent
(adj)
Definition
almighty, having unlimited power or authority
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palatable
(adj)
Definition
agreeable to the taste or to one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption
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poignant
(adj)
Definition
deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
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rancor
(n)
Definition
bitter resentment or ill-will
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sophmoric
(adj)
Definition
immature and overconfident; conceited
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spontaneous
(adj)
Definition
arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance
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