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Chinua Achebe CPA 3rd
VL6
25
English
10th Grade
04/11/2011

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denigration
Definition
to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner - Verb
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superannuated
Definition
to allow to retire from service or office on a pension because of age or infirmity.-verb
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eradicate
Definition
to remove or destroy utterly-verb
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overzealously
Definition
overly devoted/diligent.
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cultural conflict
Definition
disagrements between cultural beliefs.
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benevolent
Definition
characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings
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pandemonium
Definition
wild uproar or unrestrained disorder
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emissary
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an agent sent on a mission of a secret nature, as a spy.
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communal
Definition
used or shared in common by everyone in a group
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cordiality
Definition
warmth of feeling-noun
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meager
Definition
lacking fullness or richness
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brusqueness
Definition
abrupt in manner; blunt; rough
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interim
Definition
for, during, belonging to, or connected with an intervening period of time; temporary; provisional
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abomination
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a vile, shameful, or detestable action, condition, habit, etc
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arduous
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requiring or using much energy and vigor; strenuous
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clambered
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to climb, using both feet and hands; climb with effort or difficulty.
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revel
Definition
to take great pleasure or delight
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taut
Definition
tightly drawn; tense; not slack
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improvident
Definition
neglecting to provide for future needs.
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capricious
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Obsolete . fanciful or witty
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rebuke
Definition
to express sharp, stern disapproval of
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approbation
Definition
official approval or sanction.
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trifle
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an article or thing of very little value.
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wily
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crafty; cunning
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malevolent
Definition
wishing evil or harm to another or others
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