Vocabulary List #2

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Enunciate

The spelling bee contestant was asked to enunciate so that the judge could understand what she was saying

Back

To pronounce or speak clearly

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Renounce

In order to become a member oft he fraternity, Jeff had to renounce his membership in other organizations

Back

To reject by declaration

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Pronouncement

Fred's pronouncement that the party was a disaster drew agreement from the whole group

Back

A declaration of opinion; a judgement

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Invoke

Amy invoked the First Amendment when Bill tried to silence her

Back

To call on for support

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Provocative

The film's provocative ending had people talking for months

Back

Causing disturbance or excitement

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Revoke

If you don't pay your traffic tickets, the state may revoke your driver's license

Back

To make invalid; to deactivate

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Ineffable

Many religious writers speak of the ineffable wisdom of the divine being

Back

Unutterable; indescribable

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Infantile

Although Rachel finds practical jokes funny, Didi finds them infantile

Back

Childish; immature

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Affable

The principal was an affable man who got along well with all the children

Back

Easy to converse with; friendly

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Edict

The palace issued an edict forbidding the rebel prince from entering the country

Back

An official order