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Vocab Lesson 12
Vocab Lesson 12
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Language - English
9th Grade
06/08/2011

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Abjure
Definition
V. to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
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Acrid
Definition
Adj. harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
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August
Definition
Adj. majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
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Callous
Definition
Adj. emotionally hardened, unfeeling
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Clandestine
Definition
Adj. secret, concealed; underhanded.
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Compunction
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N. remorse, regret
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Conflagration
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N. a large destructive fire
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Elated
Definition
Adj, part. in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
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In delible
Definition
Adj. not able to be erased or removed; memorable
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Indulgent
Definition
Adj. yielding to the wishes or demands of others
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Inveterate
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Adj. firmly established, long-standing; habitual
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Irrelevant
Definition
Adj. not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
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Nocturnal
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Adj. of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
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Platitude
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N. a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
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Quell
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V. to subdue, put down forcibly
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Quiescent
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Adj. inactive; at rest
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Ruminate
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V. to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud
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Tacit
Definition
Adj. unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
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Tangible
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Adj. capable of being touched; real, concrete
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Trenchant
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Adj. incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut.
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