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VOCAB WEEK TWO
TWO
13
Language - English
10th Grade
10/16/2008

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Term
allay -
Definition
To reduce the intensity of; relieve ;To calm or pacify; set to rest
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assimilate -
Definition
1: take up, as of knowledge or beliefs 2: become similar to one's environment; 3: make similar
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capitulate
Definition
- 1.To surrender under specified conditions; come to terms. 2.To give up all resistance
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debase
Definition
To lower in character, quality, or value; degrade.
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emulate
Definition
- To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation
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exacerbate
Definition
To increase the severity, violence, or bitterness of; aggravate
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extol
Definition
- To praise highly; exalt.
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efface
Definition
– to rub or wipe out; erase
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fetter –
Definition
a chain or shackle for the ankles or feet; something that restricts or restrains
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glut
Definition
– to fill beyond capacity
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guild
Definition
– 1. an association of persons of the same trade or pursuits; 2. to cover with thin gold or other shiny material
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implore
Definition
– to appeal in supplication; to beg for urgently
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disparage
Definition
– to speak of in a slighting way; belittle
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