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Vocabulary 10.5
Grade Level Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abeyance | a state of temporary suspension or dormancy; in remission |
| acquire | buy or obtain for oneself; gain; get |
| cogent | compelling or convincing (especially of an argument or case); forceful |
| conspicuous | standing out; easily seen or spotted |
| diabolical | devilish; evil |
| diffidence | modesty or shyness from a lack of self-confidence; insecurity |
| enjoin | instruct or urge (someone) to do something; admonish; urge; encourage |
| entreaty | an earnest or humble request; plea; petition; request |
| itinerant | traveling from place to place; wandering; nomadic; migrant |
| notorious | famous or well known for some bad quality or deed; infamous |
| pristine | in its original condition; unspoiled |
| resilient | able to spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed |