Flashcards in Unit 9 Vocab Deck (20):
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allocate
to set apart for a special purpose
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ardent
burning with passion
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assiduous
marked by care and persistent effort
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brash
lacking sensitivity or tract
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capricious
characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable
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chastise
to punish, as by beating
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copious
plentiful, abundant
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deviate
a person whose behavior is different from what is acceptable
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emacited
extremely thin
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exult
to rejoice greatly
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gnarled
knotty and misshapen, usually from age or work
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indemnity
compensation for damage, loss, or injury suffered
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inkling
a hint, vague notion
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limpid
easily intelligible; clear
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omniotent
possessed of unlimted and universal power
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palatable
acceptable to the taste; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eataen
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poignant
deeply and emotionally affecting, very touching
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rancor
bitter, long-lasting resentment
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sophomoric
exhibiting great immaturity and lack of judgement
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