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vocab unit 5
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Language - English
11th Grade
11/20/2008

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acuity
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sharpness, of mind or senses
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delineate
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to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate or vivid detail
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depraved
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marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principle
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enervate
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to weaken or lessen the mental, moral or physical vigor of
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esoteric
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intended for or understood by only a select few; private, secret
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fecund
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fruitful in offspring or vegetation, intellectually productive
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fiat
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an arbitrary order or decree, a command or act of will or consciousness
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figment
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fabrication of the mind
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garner
Definition
to acquire as the result of effort. to gather and store away as for future use
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hallow
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to set apart as holy or sacred. sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere
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idiosyncrasy
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a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
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ignominy
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shame and disgrace
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mundane
Definition
earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs. concerned with what is ordinary
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nuance
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a subtle or slight variation. delicate gradation or shade of difference
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overweening
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conceited, presumptuous, excessive, immoderate
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penchant
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a storng attraction or inclination
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penchant
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a storng attraction or inclination
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reputed
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according to reputation or general belief. having wide spread acceptance and good reputation
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sophistry
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reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound. a fallacy
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sumptuous
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costly, rich, magnificent
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ubiquitous
Definition
present or existing everywhere
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