11th Grade List 5 Vocabulary Flashcards

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acrimonious

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adj. marked by strong resentment or cynicism

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affable

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adj. diffusing warmth and friendliness

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belie

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v. represent falsely

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cadence

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n. the rhythmic rise and fall of the voice

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contend

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v. maintain or assert

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derision

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n. the act of treating with contempt

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disseminate

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v. cause to become widely known

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edict

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n. a legally binding command or decision

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extraneous

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adj. not essential

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hiatus

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n. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something