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2TFAAIA
VL3
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English
10th Grade
03/21/2011

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Impenetrable
Definition
not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
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Eloquent
Definition
having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech
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Gravely
Definition
serious or solemn
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Voluble
Definition
characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative
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Mirthless
Definition
gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter
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Coiffure
Definition
a style of arranging or combing the hair
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Rollicking
Definition
carefree and joyous
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Prevail
Definition
to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally
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Resilient
Definition
springing back; rebounding
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Desecrate
Definition
to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office
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Prophesy
Definition
to foretell or predict
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Sediment
Definition
the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; lees; dregs
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Infuriating
Definition
causing or tending to cause anger or outrage; maddening
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Expedient
Definition
tending to promote some proposed or desired object; fit or suitable for the purpose; proper under the circumstances
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Requisite
Definition
required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, etc.; indispensable
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Excrement
Definition
waste matter discharged from the body, especially feces
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Callow
Definition
immature or inexperienced
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Abominable
Definition
repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome
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Buoyant
Definition
tending to float in a fluid
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Astray
Definition
out of the right way; off the correct or known road, path, or route
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