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Vocab Quiz 10 Review
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Literature
10th Grade
08/16/2012
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erratic
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unpredictable; differing from what is normally expected
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euphemism
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word or phrase used to make and unpleasant reality sound better
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harangue
 Definition
long lecturing speech
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accolade
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award or praise
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fledgling
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beginner
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heinous
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shockingly evil
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destitute
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poor; lacking possessions
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doleful
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extremely sad
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disdain
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feeling of scorn or contempt
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endorse
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promote; recommend
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jaunty
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lively; perky; sprightly
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loquacious
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talkative; verbose
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unerring
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without making a mistake
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uniform
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similar; consistent
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dissolution
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separation into parts; process of dissolving
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insipid
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dull; flat; without sparkle
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divergence
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the act of splitting off into different directions
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lionize
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put someone onto a pedestal; to treat with great respect
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kinetic
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in motion; active
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malice
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desire to cause harm or suffering
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