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Crucible Vocabulary
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English
10th Grade
09/12/2006

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paradox
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statement contrary to common belief
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heathen
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person regarded as irreligious, uncivilized
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abominations
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anything hateful and disgusting
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gibberish
Definition
rapid and incoherent talk
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deference
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courteous regard or respect
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corroborating
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to make certain the validity of; confir; bolster; support
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juncture
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a point of time
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abyss
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a deep fissure in the earth; chasm
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formidable
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causing fear or dread
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trepidation
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fearful uncertainty, anxiety, apprehension
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hypocrite
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a person who pretends to be what he is not
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prodigious
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of great size, power, extent
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fathom
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to understand
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defamation
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the act of attacking a reputation by false and malicious statements
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callously
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lacking pity, mercy; unfeeling
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conciliatory
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to exclude from the privileges of the church
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beguile
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to mislead by cheating or tricking
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adamant
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refuse to give in
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