10th Grade Vocabulary Words 21-40 – Flashcards
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Aficionado (n)
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An enthusiastic and usually expert follower or fan. An enthusiastic and usually expert follower or fan.
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Afterglow
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Light or radiance remaining in the sky after the sun has set. Good feelings remaining after a pleasurable or successful experience.
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Agenda (n)
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A list or program of things to be done.
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Agenda (n)
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A list or program of things to be done.
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Aggravate (v)
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To make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.
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Aghast (adj)
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Filled with amazement, disgust, fear, and terror.
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Alias (n)
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A false name used to conceal ones identity.
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Alienate (v)
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To make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment exists.
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Allegory (n)
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A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
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Alluring (adj)
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Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire.
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Aloof (adj)
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Distant, reserved in manner; uninvolved.
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Ambiguous (adj)
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Open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; difficult to comprehend, distinguish, or classify.
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Ameliorate (v)
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To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming.
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Amicable (adj)
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Characterized by friendliness rather than antagonism; friendly; neighborly; not quarrelsome.
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Amphitheater (n)
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An oval or round structure with tiers of seats around an open space.
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Analysis (n)
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An examination of the whole in order to examine its various parts. The process of studying something very carefully.
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Anarchy (n)
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A total absence of rule or government; confusion; disorder.
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Anecdote (n)
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Short account of an amusing or interesting event.
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Animosity (n)
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Strong dislike; bitter hostility.
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Annihilate (v)
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To destroy or defeat someone or something completely.
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Antagonism (n)
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An active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups.
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Antagonism (n)
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An active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups.
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Antagonism (n)
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An active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups.
