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Vocabulary #1
First set of vocab words for Eng 10
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10th Grade
08/09/2007
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Eulogy
 Definition
A speech that praises/commends someone. Often refers to someone who has died.

A positive memorium of someone or something.
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Panorama
 Definition
A wide view of an extensive area.

A comprehensive presentation or survey.
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Apothecary
 Definition
A pharmacist. One that prepares and sells drugs or medicine.
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philanthropy
 Definition
The activity of donating to charitable causes.
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pandemonium
 Definition
Chaos, uproar, tumult. Lack of organization.
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holocaust
 Definition
Complete devastation of life. Any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life.
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vivacious
 Definition
Animated, full of life, cheerful, spirited.
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jeopardy
 Definition
Risk of loss of life or injury. Hazardous, possible exposure to harm or death.
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adulation
 Definition
high praise, excessive flation or adoration

Example: The teenager's adulation for Wisen Y Yandel annoyed her parent's because they only liked salsa.
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adversity
 Definition
misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events

Example: Even in the face of adversity the girls were able to succeed.
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assiduous
 Definition
hard working, persistent
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benevolent
 Definition
friendly, helpful
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camaraderie
 Definition
trust, closeness amongst friends, sociability within a group
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circuitous
 Definition
indirect, not going about something in a straight forward manner, taking the longest route
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discredit
 Definition
to harm one's reputation, take away one's credibility
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enervating
 Definition
weakening, tiring
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empathy
 Definition
being able to relate to the way another is feeling, identifying with another's feelings
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conformist
 Definition
a person who complies with accepted rules and customs, one who goes along with what others are doing
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clairvoyant
 Definition
very insightful, able to know what will happen in the future
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demagogue
 Definition
a leader of a revolutionary group (usually), rabble rouser
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ephemeral
 Definition
Lasts only a short period, momentary

Example: The ephemeral weekend
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