English 10 Vocabulary Terms

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acerbic
(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright
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exacerbate
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse
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acrimony
bitterness or ill feeling
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altruism
the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
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alienate
cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged
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alias (noun)
a false or assumed identity
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alias (adverb)
used to indicate that a named person is also known or more familiar under another specified name
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animosity
strong hostility
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magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person
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animate
bring to life, or give (a movie character) the appearance of movement using animation technique
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antecedent
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
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antecedent (grammar)
a word, phrase, clause, or sentence to which another word (especially a following relative pronoun) refers
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antediluvian
of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood
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antiquated
old-fashioned or outdated
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misanthrope
a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
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philanthropy
the desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes
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anthropomorphic
relating to or characterized by the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object
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belligerent
hostile and aggressive
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bellicose
demonstrating aggressiveness and willingness to fight
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decapitate
cut off the head of (a person or animal)
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capitulate
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender
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precipitous
dangerously high or steep, or (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration
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cede
give up (power or territory)
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incessant
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption
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intercede
intervene on behalf of another
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cognizance
knowledge, awareness, or notice
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agnostic
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence or nature of God or anything beyond material phenomena; a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God
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prognosticate
foretell or prophesy (an event in the future)
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credulous
having or showing too great a readiness to believe things
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credence
belief in or acceptance of something as true
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credential
a qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person's background, typically when used to indicate that they are suitable for something
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culpable
deserving blame
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exculpate
show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing
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culprit
a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
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demographics
statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it
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demagogue
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
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pandemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time
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doleful
expressing sorrow; mournful
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indolent
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy
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condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
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euphoria
a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness
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euthanasia
the act of killing someone painlessly, especially someone suffering from an incurable illness
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euphemism
an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
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infallible
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
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fallacious
based on a mistaken belief
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falsify
alter (information or evidence) so as to mislead
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diffidence
modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence
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fidelity
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
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perfidious
deceitful and untrustworthy
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congenital
(of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth
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engender
cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)
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progeny
a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring
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retrograde
directed or moving backwards, or going from better to worse
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digress
leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing
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transgress
infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior)
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gratuitous
uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted
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gratitude
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
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ingratiate
bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
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gregarious
(of a person) fond of company; sociable
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egregious
outstandingly bad; shocking
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congregate
gather into a crowd or mass
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incorrigible
(of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed
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inexorable
impossible to stop or prevent
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ignominious
deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
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lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
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lave
wash
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alleviate
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe
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levity
humor of frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
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elevate
raise or lift (something) up to a higher position
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eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
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loquacious
tending to talk a great deal; talkative
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circumlocution
the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
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lucid
expressed clearly; easy to understand
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elucidate
make (something) clear; explain
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illuminate
make (something) visible or bright by shining light on it or help to clarify or explain
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magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person
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magnify
make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope
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magnate
a wealthy and influential person, especially in business
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admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly
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premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
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monitor
an instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity
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morbid
characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease
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moribund
(of a person) at the point of death
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mortal
(of a living being, often in contrast to a divine being) subject to death
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nascent
(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential
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innate
inborn; natural
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native
associated with the place or circumstances of a person's birth
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neophyte
a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief
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neoteny
the retention of juvenile features in the adult animal
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neologism
a newly coined word or expression
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obfuscate
render obscure, unclear, or unintelligble
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obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
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obstreperous
noisy and difficult to control
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panacea
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases
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pandemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time
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pander
gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need or habit or a person with such desire)
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pristine
in its original condition; unspoiled
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primordial
existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval
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prima donna
the chief female singer in an opera or opera company, or a very temperamental person with an inflated view of their own talent of importance
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proscribe
forbid, especially by law