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15
Language - English
10th Grade
12/08/2010

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Recrimination-noun
Definition
The act of answering one accusation with another; a bitter reply
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Malapropism-noun
Definition
An unconscious and usually ludicrous misuse of a word
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Prodigious-adj
Definition
Extraordinary in size or extent; marvelous
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Salient-noun and adj
Definition

an outward projection in a military position; anything that protrudes beyond its surroundings

(adj)-prominent or conspicocous

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scapegoat-noun
Definition
Someone or something that is innocently made to bear the blame or punishment for the sins or misdeeds of others
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Tacit-adj
Definition
unspoken, implied or inferred
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Unbiquitous-adj
Definition
being or seeming to be everywhere
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adverse-adj
Definition
Hostile in purpose or effect; unfavorable
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censure-noun and verb
Definition

Open and strong criticism or disapproval

to criticize severly; to disapprove strongly

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Avarice-noun
Definition
An excessive desire to acquire and possess wealth; a combination of greed and stinginess
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Vie-verb
Definition
To struggle for superiority with; to contend with
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Veracity-noun
Definition
habitual adherence to the truth; accuracy
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Pernicious-adj
Definition
Highly injurious or harmful
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Disparage-verb
Definition
to speak slightingly of or undervalue
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Foible-noun
Definition
A minor, often amusing, fault or weakness in character
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