12th Grade Vocabulary

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Volition

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The act of making a conscious decision or using one's own will.

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Parched

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Thirsty; extremely dry or arid.

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Tyranny

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Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

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Jargon

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Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group, often difficult for others to understand.

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Trajectory

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The path that an object follows as it moves through space.

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Venerable

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Deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character.

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Vagary

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An unpredictable or erratic action or occurrence.

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Versatile

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Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

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Reassure

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To say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone.

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Intense

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Of extreme force, degree, or strength.