English Exam words 10-20
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jsdawson141 on December 18, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 docile | ready to accept control or instruction; submissive |
| precedent | an earlier event or action that is regared as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances |
| prudent | acting with or showing care and thought for the future |
| lax | not sufficiently strict or severe |
| equivocate | use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid commiting oneself |
| misanthropic | a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society |
| chivalrous | of a man or his behavior courteous and gallant, esp. tword women |
| apathy | lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
| cacophony | a harsh, discordant mixture of sound |
| poignant | evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret |
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