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Eng Vocabulary 2

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equinox time when the sun crosses the plane of earth's equator (March 21, Sept 22)
euro official common currency of 12 European Union nations
evanescent vanishing, fading away, fleeting
expurgate to amend by removing words, passages, etc (if offensive)
pacetious not meant to be taken seriously/literally; amusing
fatuous foolish or inane, esp in ocmplacentt,
feckless ineffective, incompetent
fiduciary based on nature of trust and confidence
filibuster (US Politics) speech, or person delivering it; use of obstructive tactics to sway opinion
gamete mature sex reproductive cell
gauche lacking social grace, sensitivity, or acuteness; awkward
gerrymander (US Politics) the dividing of a state (territory) into election districts tin favor of one party
hegemony leadership exercised by one nation over others (like in a confederation)
hemoglobin oxygen carrying protein of red blood cells ( => tissues)
homogenous corresponding in structure because of a common origin
hubris excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance
hypotenuse side of of a R triangle opposite the right angle
impeach to accuse before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office
incognito having one's identity concealed
incontrovertible not open to question or dispute
Created by: rebekahzhou
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