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A Separate Peace Vocab
vocabulary for a seperate peace book
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11/09/2003

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anarchy
Definition
the theory that all forms of government are unnecessary
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holocaust
Definition
destruction by fire
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contentious
Definition
quarrelsome, controversial
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prodigious
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extraordinary
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resonant
Definition
intense, prolonged in terms of tone
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inured
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used to something unpleasant by being exposed to it for a long time
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idiosyncrasy
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peculiarity, eccentricity
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tedious
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boring, tiresome because of length or slowness
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incarnate
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embodied, given bodily form to
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deranged
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insane
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animosity
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hostility or hatred
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exalted
Definition
raised in position or status; glorified
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nondescript
Definition
Lacking distinctive qualities
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eloquence
Definition
Persuasive, powerful discourse.
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transititon
Definition
Passage from one form, state, style, or place to another.
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isolation
Definition
being separated from others
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exuberant
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Full of unrestrained enthusiasm or joy.
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prestige
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The level of respect at which one is regarded by others; standing.
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transfigured
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To alter the outward appearance of; transform
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maimed
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To disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other part of the body
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solitary
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Existing, living, or going without others; alone:
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fratricide
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The killing of one's brother or sister.
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conspiratorial
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Of, relating to, or characteristic of conspirators or a conspiracy
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vagary
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An extravagant or erratic notion or action
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foreboding
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A sense of impending evil or misfortune.
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morale
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The state of the spirits of a person or group as exhibited by confidence, cheerfulness, discipline, and willingness to perform assigned tasks.
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implicate
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To involve or connect intimately or incriminatingly
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treacherous
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Not to be relied on; not dependable or trustworthy.
Marked by unforeseen hazards; dangerous or deceptive
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vitality
Definition
The capacity to live, grow, or develop:
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culminating
Definition
To reach the highest point or degree; climax
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