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TermDefinition
Encompass(v.) to include, cover, take in
Incessant(adj.) continuous, never ceasing
Conjure(v.) to call on or beg solemnly; to affect or effect as if by magic; to bring to mind
Solemnization(n.) celebration
Machination(n.) a plot or scheme
Variegated(adj.) varied; marked with different colors
Meandering(adj.) wandering aimlessly
Eminent(adj.) remarkable; outstanding
Chasten(v.) to subdue or restrain
Blight(n.) something that hinders growth or impedes progress and prosperity; affliction, destruction
Allege(v.) to charge, claim
Palpitate(v.) to beat rapidly and strongly
Sublime(adj.) awe-inspiring; of high spiritual or moral value
Remiss(adj.) negligent in the performance of work or duty
Barbarity(n.) lack of culture or refinement; merciless cruelty
Provocation(n.) something that elicits a responses
Propagate(v.) to spread or proliferate; to breed
Reverie(n.) a daydream
Requite(v.) to return or repay
Grovel(v.) to humble oneself in a demeaning way

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Terms 20
Creator koughandan
Created November 18, 2008
Group Koughan Juniors English
Subjects None
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Unit 10 of Mr. Koughan's 11th grade English class at Manchester Essex Regional High School

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  1. Propagate (v.) to spread or proliferate; to breed - 16 misses
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