English 12 Vocabulary List #2

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judicious

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(adj.) using or showing good judgment, wise, careful, sensible

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claustrophobia

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fear of enclosed or narrow spaces; confined

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salutary

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(adj.) beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome

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recondite

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difficult to understand; complex, profound

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potent

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powerful, effective

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context

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Words, events, or circumstances that help determine meaning.

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proxemics

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study of personal space

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alacrity

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enthusiastic and cheerful readiness

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diabolical

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extremely evil or cruel

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suppress

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hide, stop