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Vocab Section 5
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10th Grade
11/15/2006

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PREDISPOSE
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Predispose- to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible: Genetic factors may predispose human beings to certain metabolic diseases.
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PREDILECTION
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Predilection- a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference
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ADVOCATE
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Advocate-a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference
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CORROBORATE
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Corroborate- to make more certain; confirm
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VINDICATE
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Vindicate- to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like
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EMULATE
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Emulate- to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass
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VENERATE
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Venerate- to regard or treat with reverence; revere
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EXTOL
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Extol- to praise highly; laud; eulogize
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ADULATION
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Adulation- to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire
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REPUTE
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Repute- estimation in the view of others; reputation
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ADJUDGE
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Adjudge- to declare or pronounce formally; decree
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Accredit
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Accredit- to ascribe or attribute to (usually fol. by with)
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TESTIMONIAL
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Testimonial- a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation
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