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Vocabulary #1
16 Vocabulary Words
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Language - English
8th Grade
10/03/2011

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Term
Vocation
Definition
A person's main occupation, job, or employment.
Term
Catalyst
Definition
A substance that can a cause a reaction.
Term
Zealot
Definition
Somebody with too much "enthusiasm". Most times referred to a religious zealot (ex. suicide bomber)
Term
Impede
Definition
To slow something down or to get in the way of progress.
Term
Antidote
Definition
Something given to counteract a poison or something injurious.
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Oblique
Definition
To slant in direction or position.
Term
Indoctrinate
Definition
To "brainwash" or fill another person's mind with a narrow belief that you do not like.
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Gullible
Definition
Easily cheated, deceived, or duped.
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Benevolent
Definition
An adjective used to describe a person who is kind and generous, who promotes the happiness and prosperity of other people.
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Edict
Definition
A public notice put out by an authority, such as the government or a religious authority.
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Cognitive
Definition
Learning or thinking.
Term
Equanimity
Definition
Keeping an emotional balance even while under stress.
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Salient
Definition
Prominent or outstanding. Something that leaps out to you. (ex. a billboard forehead)
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Stance
Definition
A physical position or posture OR emotional or mental attitude.
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Emit
Definition
Send out.
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Purge
Definition
To "cleanse" in order to remove impurities.
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