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Vocabulary 8
Learning new vocabulary terms
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Language - English
11th Grade
03/14/2007

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Incredulous
Definition
Not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to belief; skeptical
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Dissipation
Definition
Diversion, amusement; mentral distraction; dispersion
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Congenital
Definition
Of or pertaining to a condition present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment; having by nature a specified character
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Asymptomatic
Definition
Showing no evidence of disease
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Irreconcilable
Definition
Incapable of being brought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible
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Requisition
Definition
The act of requiring or demanding; an authoritative or formal demand for something to be done, given, supplied
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Fallacious
Definition
Deceptive; misleading
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Inconsolable
Definition
That cannot be comforted; disconsolate
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Infamy
Definition
Extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act; infamous character or conduct
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Antithesis
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Opposition; contrast
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Machination
Definition
The act of plotting; a crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end
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Erroneous
Definition
Containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong
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Irreparable
Definition
Not reparable; incapable of being rectified, remedied, or made good
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Benediction
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An utterance of good wishes; the form of blessing pronounced by an officiating minister, as at the close of divine service
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Nonpartisan
Definition
Not supporting or controlled by a political party, special interest group, or the like
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