Honors English I Vocab Review

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Lucid

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easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.

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conspicuous

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easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.

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capricious

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subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion, action or whim; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.

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hegemony

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leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.

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dolorous

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full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful: a dolorous melody; dolorous news.

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acerbic

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harsh or severe, as of temper or expression: acerbic criticism.

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judicious

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having, exercising, or characterized by good or discriminating judgment; wise, sensible, or well-advised: a judicious selection of documents.

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insular

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of, relating to, or constituting an island b: dwelling or situated on an island <insular residents>

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indifferent

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without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.

having no bias, prejudice, or preference

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syntax

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a: the way in which linguistic elements (as words) are put together to form constituents (as phrases or clauses) b: the part of grammar dealing with this

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uninterested

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not interested : not having the mind or feelings engaged

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disinterested

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unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.

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poignant

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keenly distressing to the feelings: poignant regret.

keen or strong in mental appeal: a subject of poignant interest.

affecting or moving the emotions: a poignant scene.

pungent to the smell: poignant cooking odors.

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strident

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having a shrill, irritating quality or character: a strident tone in his writings.

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cognitive

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of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)

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articulate

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a: divided into syllables or words meaningfully arranged : intelligible b: able to speak c: expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively <an articulate teacher>; also : expressed in this manner <an articulate argument>

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inexorable

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not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties: an inexorable creditor

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untenable

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incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.

not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc.

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unrequited

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not returned or reciprocated: unrequited love.

not avenged or retaliated: an unrequited wrong

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dilettante

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a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, esp. in a desultory or superficial way; dabbler.

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venerable

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commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress.

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clandestine

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marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy <a clandestine love affair>

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peripatetic

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walking or traveling about; itinerant.

(initial capital letter) of or pertaining to Aristotle, who taught philosophy while walking in the Lyceum of ancient Athens.

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omniscience

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the quality or state of being omniscient.

infinite knowledge.

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cognizance

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awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice; perception: The guests took cognizance of the snide remark.

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evanescence

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To dissipate or disappear like vapor

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craven

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cowardly; contemptibly timid; pusillanimous.

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intemperance

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lack of moderation; especially : habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants

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pragmatism

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a practical approach to problems and affairs <tried to strike a balance between principles and pragmatism>

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trepidation

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tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation.

trembling or quivering movement; tremor.

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innate

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existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native, inborn <innate behavior>

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insidious

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intended to entrap or beguile: an insidious plan.

stealthily treacherous or deceitful: an insidious enemy.

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indolence

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inclination to laziness