Vocab Unit 1

arrogate

(v.) to claim or seize without right or justification
tenable

(adj.) based on sound reasoning or evidence
reconnaissance

(n.) An inspection or exploration of an area
acquisitive

(adj.) Characterized by a strong desire to gain and possess
banal

(adj.) commonplace
substantiate

(v.) To support with proof or evidence; verify
encomium

(n.) A formal or discriminating expression of praise
congeal

(v.) to coagulate
insatiable

(adj.) That desires or craves immoderately or unappeasably
intransigent

(adj.) Refusing to change position, especially an extreme position; uncompromising
largesse

(n.) Generosity of spirit or attitude
germane

(adj.) Appropriate or fitting; relevant
temporize

(v.) To act evasively in order to gain time, avoid argument, or postpone a decision
taciturn

(adj.) Not inclined to talk
belabor

(v.) To discuss repeatedly or at length
emulate

(v.) To imitate with intent to equal or surpass
carping

(n.) A petty and unjustified criticism; (adj.) Naggingly critical or complaining
coherent

(adj.) Marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
eschew
invidious

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Vocab Unit 1

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vocabulary workshop level G unit 1

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2010-10-31T18:59:56Z

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