200 Words Every 11th Grader Should Know How to Spell: List 1

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  1. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  2. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  3. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  4. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  5. biased
    favoring one person or side over another
  6. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
  7. composure
    steadiness of mind under stress
  8. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  9. devious
    turning away from a straight course
  10. erroneous
    containing or characterized by mistakes
  11. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  12. grueling
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  13. incidental
    minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature
  14. incite
    provoke or stir up
  15. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  16. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  17. obliterate
    remove completely from recognition or memory
  18. preclude
    make impossible, especially beforehand
  19. rectify
    make right or correct
  20. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
Created on Wed Aug 30 13:51:15 EDT 2023 (updated Thu Sep 11 13:45:29 EDT 2025)

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