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vocab unit 1
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Language - English
11th Grade
09/01/2009
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approbation (n)
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the expression of approval or faborable opionion
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assuage (v)
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to make easier or milder
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coalition (n)
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a combination
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decadence (n)
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decline
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elicit (v)
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to draw forth
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expostulate  (v)
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to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
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petulant (adj)
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peevish
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prerogative  (n)
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a special right or privilege
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provinvial (adj)
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narrow-minded
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simulate  (v)
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pretend
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transcend  (v)
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to rise above
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umbrage  (n)
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shade cast by trees
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unctuous  (adj)
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excessivly smooth or smug
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hackneyed  (adj)
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trite
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hiatus  (n)
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a gap
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innuendo  (n)
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a hint
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intercede  (v)
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intervene
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jaded  (adj)
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wearied
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lurid  (adj)
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causing shock,horror, or revulsion
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meritorious  (adj)
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worthy;praiseworthy
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