Eng. 10 Vocab. 1-20

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Security guard asleep at palace gates is ___________________!

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ironic

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Candidates ________________ one another; more time is spent attaching people than ideas.

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denounce

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The student attempted extra credit to _________________ her grade.

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augment

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Someone who always bows down to another and doesn’t stand up for himself is called __________.

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servile

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The mother tried to ___________ the fighting twins by giving each a cookie.

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conciliate

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The ________________ rock star wore pajama bottoms, combat boots, and bow tie to the awards ceremony.

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eccentric

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The constant buzzing of a mosquito might be called _____________.

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incessant

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Before submitting your essay, it's crucial to check for errors.

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scrutinize

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Nelson Mandela was widely _____________ by his people for his courage and leadership.

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revere

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Kayla’s friends value her ________________ responses; she may not always say what they want, but she is direct and honest.

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candid