English 11/12 Graduate Glossary Sentences Review

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Proficient

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Having a high degree of skill or competence in a particular area, especially in languages.

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Obsolete

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No longer in use or no longer useful; outdated.

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Complacent

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Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

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Abate

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To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; to lessen.

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Jargon

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

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Conundrum

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A confusing and difficult problem or question.

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Novice

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A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

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Imminent

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About to happen; impending.

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Malign

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Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.

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Bolster

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To support or strengthen; to prop up.