Honors English 10

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accolade

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n. An expression of approval or respect for special merit; a award.

In England, knighthood is a high accolade given for service to the state.

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adamant

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adj. Not yielding; firm.

I missed the TV show because of my mother’s adamant refusal to let me watch television before I’m done with my homework.

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adulate

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v. To flatter or admire excessively; to idolize.

Opera lovers adulate the Mexican singing sensation Rosaria Rosario; her performances are often sold out.

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altercation

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n. A loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel

After the hockey player purposely tripped a member of the opposing team, an altercation broke out .

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annals

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n. A historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence.

I can easily research the history of my town because its annals have been preserved consistently since 1685.

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assiduous

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adj. Diligent and persistent.

Maureen was the most assiduous researcher in our biology lab.

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chary

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adj. Exercising caution; hesitant

Be chary about making promises that you might not be able to keep.

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clique

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n. A small, exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose.

The new student found it difficult to fit in at the high school because many of the students there belonged to cliques that didn’t welcome newcomers.

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decrepit

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adj. Worn-out with use; broken-down

The decrepit buildings were torn down and replaced with a modern apartment complex.

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endow

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v. To provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift or money

Connie was endowed with a beautiful singing voice.

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ephemeral

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adj. Lasting a very short time.

The pleasures of our few days in the mountains were ephemeral, with only a faint memory remaining.

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ingratiate

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v. To work to gain the favor of someone
He attempted to ingratiate himself with his teacher by helping out after class.
pantheon n. A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements.
Albert Einstein is one of the most famous figures in the pantheon of great scientists.
perverse adj. turned away form what is right; wicked
He gets a perverse satisfaction from teasing the dog
tutelage n. Instruction, protection. Or guardianship
I prepared for the test under the tutelage of my math teacher.
Lesson 5
acrimony n. Bitterness or sharpness of temper, manner, or speech; hostility.
The political debates were marred by the unremitting acrimony of the candidates.
affinity n. Attraction for someone or something with which one feels a closeness or kinship.

Rob and Luis developed an affinity for one another as soon as they met and have remained close friends ever since.

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pantheon

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n. A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements.
(comes from Greek Pan - many, theos - gods - Pantheon of Greeek Gods was all of them)

Albert Einstein is one of the most famous figures in the pantheon of great scientists.

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perverse

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adj. turned away form what is right; wicked
He gets a perverse satisfaction from teasing the dog

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tutelage

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n. Instruction, protection. Or guardianship
I prepared for the test under the tutelage of my math teacher.

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tele -

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far or far off

television

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therm -

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hot, warm, or heat

thermal

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thermo -

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hot, warm, or heat

thermometer

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thermy -

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hot, warm, or heat

endothermy - state of heat
diathermy - state of generating heat