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Semester II Week 3 Test will be given on…2-2-15
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denounce (di NOWNS) (v.) to condemn; to expose critically As an act of conscience, the young terrorist DENOUNCED his fellow terrorists and confessed their criminal acts to the police.
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torque (tork) (n.) A turning or twisting force The wrench handle was too short to generate the TORQUE required to loosen the bolt.
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fathom (fa THUM) (v.) to understand fully; to penetrate the meaning of The jury found it hard to FATHOM how the defendant could commit such a terrible crime.
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docile (DAHS ul) (adj.) Easily taught or controlled; obedient, easy to handle A desirable quality of basset hounds is that they are DOCILE, and that is why they are sought as house pets.
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hovel (HUV ul)) (n.) a small, miserable dwelling; an open, low shed Compared to the Summertons’ palatial estate on Long Island, Jane said her apartment in the Bronx was HOVEL.
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