Jan. 23rd- ELA II Vocabulary Flashcard

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laud

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to highly praise, especially in public.

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precocious

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developing intelligence ahead of time.

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temper

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to strengthen by heating and then cooling.

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pious

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deeply religious.

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atrophy

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to gradually decline or waste away.

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debunk

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to expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief.

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pontificate

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to express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.

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bristle

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to react defensively, often with anger.

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incessant

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continuing without pause or interruption.

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sophomoric

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pretentious or juvenile; relating to a sophomore.