Advanced Vocabulary for Grade 12

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Arbitrary

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Based on random choice or personal whim

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Banal

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Lacking originality; obvious and boring

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Capricious

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Given to sudden changes of mood or behavior

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Conjecture

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An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

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Decorous

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In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained

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Embroil

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Involve someone deeply in an argument or conflict

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Edification

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The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually

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Esoteric

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Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge

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Fitful

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Active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady

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Garish

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Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid