Classical Roots Book B Lessons 9&10 with Challenge Words
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Lions4Life on January 26, 2012
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Lesson 9, Lesson 10, Classical, Roots, Book B, All Challenge Words.
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English, Thannickal, 2012/2013, Period - 1, English, Thannickal, 2012/2013, Period - 3, English, Thannickal, 2012/2013, Period - 4, English, Thannickal, 2012/2013, Period - 5, English, Thannickal, 2012/2013, Period - 7
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 refute | to prove a person or statement to be wrong; to disprove |
| reiterate | to say over again |
| repartee | a quick witty reply |
| repertoire | a collection of works that an artist or company can perform |
| repose | a rest or peaceful state |
| reticent | of a silent nature; reserved in manner |
| ostensible | pretended; given as an excuse |
| ostentatious | showy; intended to impress people |
| improvise | to make up something without preparation |
| visionary | existing only in imagination |
| rebate | payback of money |
| rebuff | to reject someone or something |
| rebuke | an act or expression of criticism |
| recapitulate | summarize briefly |
| recriminate | accuse in return |
| redress | to set right from wrong |
| redundant | more than is needed |
| reincarnation | a second or new birth |
| remit | to forgive |
| repast | a meal |
| repercussion | cause or source |
| replicate | copy or repeat |
| reprehend | to blame |
| reprisal | revenge |
| reprobate | reject as invalid |
| reprove | take to task |
| repudiate | refuse to ratify or pay |
| rescind | to cancel |
| belvedere | a gazebo with a fine view |
| clairvoyant | able to see the future |
| invidious | hateful |
| visa | approve officially |
| auspicious | showing signs that promise success |
| introspection | examination through one's own thoughts and feelings |
| retrospect | a survey of past times or events |
| specimen | a single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category |
| specter | a ghost |
| spectrum | a large range of selected qualities or ideas |
| speculate | to form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence |
| surveillance | supervision or close observation |
| vigil | a period of staying awake to watch or pray |
| vigilant | watchful; on the lookout for danger |
| prospectus | a catalog listing the sources offered by a college or university |
| reveille | a signal to wake up in the morning |
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