vocab unit 10

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accretion

slow growth in size or amount

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adamant

unmovable and unyielding (not literally)

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convention

an assembly of people OR the general rules of a field study

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convivial

characterized by feasting, drinking, and general merriment

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covert

secretly engaged in

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dirge

a mournful song especially for a funeral

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disaffected

rebellious; resentful of authority

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emulate

to imitate

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enamor

to fill with love; to fascinate

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insinuate

to suggest indirectly or subtly

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moderate

not extreme

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nominal

insignificant; trifling

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obscure

unclear; partially hidden

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odious

instilling hatred or intense displeasure

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parsimony

frugality; stinginess

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pejorative

derogatory, uncomplimentary

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transient

passing through briefly; lasting only a short time

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verbose

wordy; impaired by wordiness

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vigilant

watchful and alert

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vilify

to lower in importance; to defame

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