Vocab Unit 10

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Acquiesce (verb)

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Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

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Quiescent (adjective)

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In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

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Acquiesce (verb)

Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

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Quiescent (adjective)

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

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Quiet (adjective)

Making little or no noise.

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Tranquil (adjective)

Free from disturbance; calm.

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Requiem (noun)

A Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead.

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Contentious (adjective)

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

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Tentative (adjective)

Not certain or fixed; provisional.

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Attention (noun, interjection)

Notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

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Retention (noun)

The continued possession, use, or control of something.

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Detention (noun)

The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody.

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Exponent (noun)

A person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.

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Expound (verb)

Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.

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Component (noun)

A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.

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Opponent (noun)

Someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.

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Proponent (noun)

A person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.

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Garrulous (adjective)

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

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Garrulity (noun)

Excessive talkativeness, especially on trivial matters.

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Garrulously (adverb)

In a garrulous manner; talkatively.

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Garrulousness (noun)

The quality of being garrulous; talkativeness.

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Insuperable (adjective)

(Of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.

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Supervise (verb)

Observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity).

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Superb (adjective)

Excellent; impressively splendid.

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Superior (adjective)

Higher in rank, status, or quality.

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Supersede (verb)

Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.

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Lamentable (adjective)

(Of circumstances or conditions) deplorably bad or unsatisfactory.

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Lament (noun)

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

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Lamentation (noun)

The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

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Lamented (verb)

Mourned for; a way of describing someone who has died or something that has been lost or ceased to exist.

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Lamentingly (adverb)

In a lamenting manner; expressing sorrow or regret.

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Misnomer (noun)

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

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Nominal (adjective)

(Of a role or status) existing in name only.

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Nomenclature (noun)

The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.

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Nominate (verb)

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor or award.

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Denominate (verb)

(Of a sum of money) be expressed in a specified monetary unit.