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Vocab 81-100
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Language - English
11th Grade
11/18/2008
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momentous
 Definition
very important
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repudiate
 Definition
refuse to recognize or acknowledge
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wane
 Definition
dwindle, decrease gradually
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contrite
 Definition
sorry, repentant
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paragon
 Definition
model of perfection
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baleful
 Definition
evil in intent, ominous
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innate
 Definition
inborn, born with
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embellish
 Definition
made more beautiful, decorated
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gauche
 Definition
awkward socially
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moratorium
 Definition
temporary stopping, delay of action
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parsimonious
 Definition
stingy
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derision
 Definition
scoffing at, ridicule
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enclave
 Definition
territory enclosed within another
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protean
 Definition
versatile, able to play many roles
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inscrutable
 Definition
incapable of being understood
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discrete
 Definition
separate, unconnected
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tremulous
 Definition
trembling, fearful, timid
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genre
 Definition
type, class
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wily
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crafty, calculating
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tenacious
 Definition
stubborn, persistent; holding fight
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