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English 10
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10th Grade
10/18/2022

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Influx
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 (noun) a streaming together; a continual incoming
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Ruse
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(noun) - an action intended to deceive someone; a trick

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Ruminate
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 (verb) - to think deeply about something
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Nebulous
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(adj) - unclear, hazy, or not well defined

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Bedeck
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 (verb) - to cover with decorations; to adorn

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Paradigm
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(noun) - an example or pattern of something; a model

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Abhor
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(verb) - to regard with disgust or hatred; to hate

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Gossamer
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 (adj) - made of a light and thin material
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Assuage
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(verb) - to calm; to pacify

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Deter
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(verb) - to discourage or prevent someone from doing something  

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Knavish
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(adj) dishonest or tricky
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Leviathan
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(noun) - something that is extremely large

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Ephemeral
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(adj) - short-lived, existing for a short period of time

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Derelict
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(adj) - in very poor condition as a result of disuse or neglect
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Enigma
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(noun) - something mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

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