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40
Language - English
10th Grade
06/09/2012

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Dissension
Definition
disagreement, sharp difference in opinion
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supposition
Definition
somethinng that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence
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pillage
Definition
to rob of goods by open force
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perfidy
Definition
faithlessness, treachery
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desecrate
Definition
TO POLLUTE, TO COMMIT SACRILEGE UPON, TO contaminate
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redoubtable
Definition
inspiring fear or awe
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reprove
Definition
to find fault with
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cadaverous
Definition
pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse
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crass
Definition
coarse, unfeeling, stupid
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disconcert
Definition
to confuse, to disturb the composure of
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mitigate
Definition
make milder or softer
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prate
Definition
to talk a great deak in a fooless or aimless fassion
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punctilious
Definition
very careful and exact
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stalwart
Definition
strong and sturdy, brave
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acrimonious
Definition
stinging, bitter
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consternation
Definition
dismay, confusion
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disavow
Definition
to deny responsibility or connection with
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dispassionate
Definition
impartial, calm, free from emotion
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dissipate
Definition
to cause to disappear, to scatter
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expurgate
Definition
to remove objectionable passages or words from a written text
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ignoble
Definition
mean, low, base
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impugn
Definition
to call into question
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intemperate
Definition
immoderate, lacking in self-control
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odium
Definition
hatred, contempt
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relegate
Definition
to place in a lower position
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squeamish
Definition
inclined to nausea, easily shocked or upset
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subservient
Definition
subordinate in capacity or role, obedient, serving to promote some end
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abate
Definition
to make less in amount
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anathema
Definition
object of intense dislike
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astute
Definition
shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
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avarice
Definition
greedy desire, particularly for wealth
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dilatory
Definition
tending to delay or procrastinate
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egregious
Definition
conspicious, standing out from the mass
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evanescent
Definition
vanishing, soon passing away, light and dim
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irresolute
Definition
unable to make up one's mind, hesitating
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novice
Definition
one who is just a beginner
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penury
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extreme poverty
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pretentious
Definition
done for show
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slovenly
Definition
untidy, dirty, careless
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torpid
Definition
inactive, sluggish, dull
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