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Vocab 8
Vocabulary Lesson 8
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Language - English
10th Grade
02/02/2010

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Term
odium
Definition
hatred, contempt
S: abhorrence, shame
A: Esteem
Term
relegate
Definition
place in lower position
Term
corpulent
Definition
large body, fat
Term
disavow
Definition
to deny repsonsibility for or connection with
S: disown, reject
A: acknowledge
Term
dissension
Definition
disagreement, difference of opinion
S: strife, discord
A:accord, harmony
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consternation
Definition
dismay, confusion
S: shock
A:calm
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dissipate
Definition
cause to disappear, spend foolishly
S:disperse
A:gather
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expurgate
Definition
to cleanser, purify
S: purge, censor
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acrimonious
Definition
stinging, bitter in temper
S: caustic, hostile
A: gentle warm
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pefidy
Definition
faithlessness, treachery
Term
bovine
Definition
resembling a cow, unresponsive
S:slow, stolid
A:alert
Term
gauntlet
Definition
armored or protective glove, a challenge
S: dare, trial
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hypothetical
Definition
based on assumption
S: assumed
A: actual
Term
ignoble
Definition
mean, low, base
S: inferior
A: admirable
Term
impugn
Definition
to attack as false, call into question
S: challenge
A: prove
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intemperate
Definition
lacking in self control
S: excessive
A: moderate
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squeamish
Definition
inclined to nausea
Term
dispassionate
Definition
impartial, free from emotion
S: calm, unbiased
A: committed
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susceptible
Definition
open to, easily influenced
S: vulnerable
A: resistant
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subservient
Definition
submissively obedient
S: secondary
A: bossy
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