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Gerba English 10 Pre-AP Vocab Review

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aggregate

a material or structure formed from a loosely compacted mass of fragments or particles; collection, cluster

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arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

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cacophony

a harsh discordant mixture of sounds; racket, noise

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conceive

become pregnant form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind; think up, come up with

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contemptuous

showing contempt (the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn); disrespectful, insulting

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dilapidated

(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect; run-down, shabby

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effervescent

bubbles vivacious and enthusiastic; lively, spirited

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erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning; learned, scholarly

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fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity; passionate, intense

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incongruous

not in harmony or keeping up with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place, unsuitable

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iniquity

immoral or grossly unfair behavior; evil, wickedness

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lucrative

producing a great deal of product; profitable

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myriad

a countless or extremely great number; multitude, quantity

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ostracize

exclude (someone) from a society or group

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pertinent

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite, fitting

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quandary

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; a practical dilemma, predicament

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rescind

revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement); reverse

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surmise

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it; suspect, infer

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tactful

having or showing tact (adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues); considerate, understanding

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vehement

showing strong feelings; forceful, passionate

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