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English 12 Vocab 12
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English 12 Vocab 12
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Capricious
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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
-a capricious and often brutal administration -a capricious climate. |
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Precocious
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*(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual
-he was a precocious, solitary boy. •(of behavior or ability) indicative of such development -a precocious talent for computing. • (of a plant) flowering or fruiting earlier than usual. |
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Truculent
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eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
-his days of truculent defiance were over. |
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Neophyte
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a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief
-four-day cooking classes are offered to neophytes and experts |
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Amicable
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(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor
-there will be an amicable settlement of the dispute. |
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Debauchery
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excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
-Britney Spears' debauchery in Vegas hits a new high |
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Dearth
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a scarcity or lack of something
-there is a dearth of evidence |
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Ire
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anger
-the plans provoked the ire of conservationists. |
