English 10 Final Exam Review

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augment

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to make larger; to increase in size, amount, or degree.

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extirpate

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to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally.

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malevolent

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spiteful; showing ill will.

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artifice

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a clever trick or strategy.

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perpetuate

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to make permanent or long-lasting.

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assiduous

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showing great care and perseverance.

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diffident

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modest or shy due to a lack of self-confidence.

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meticulous

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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parsimonious

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unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy.

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obviate

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to remove a need or difficulty; to prevent something from happening.