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English 1 Vocab Asher/Means
First semester words to accompany Elements of Literature
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9th Grade
10/24/2013
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receding
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moving into the distance
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disarming
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removing suspicion or fear; charming
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imprudent
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unwise;  foolish
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surmounted
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overcame
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invariably
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without exception
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annihilate
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destroy; wipe out
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delirium
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extreme mental disturbance, often accompanied by hallucinations
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revoke
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cancel; withdraw
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menacing
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threatening
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incredulous
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doubting; here, prompting disbelief
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permit
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allow
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frail
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thin and weak; delicate
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barren
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empty; deserted
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chronic
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constant
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indifferently
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in an uncaring way
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austere
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sober; solemn
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disputed
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subject of an argument
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marauders
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people who roam in search of loot, or goods to steal; raiders
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exasperation
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state of great annoyance
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condolences
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expressions of sympathy
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reconciliation
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freindly end to a quarrel
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futile
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useless; hopeless; in vain
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impoverished
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poor; poverty-stricken
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inciting
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provoking; stirring up
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malicious
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showing a desire to harm another; spiteful
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contrition
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deep feelings of regret and repentance
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cowering
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drawing back, crouching, or trembling in fear
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rouse
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wake up
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mortal
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here meaning very intense; severe
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brandished
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waved in a threatenig manner
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comply
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act in agreement with something; obey
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caprice
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sudden idea or change of mind, often made with little reason
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eminence
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rank of distinction; fame
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aspired
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wanted to achieve something; sought
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imminent
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near; about to happen
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iridescent
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rainbowlike; displaying a shifting range of colors
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infallibility
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inability to make a mistake
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reiterated
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repeated
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mar
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damage; spoil
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disconsolate
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causing sadness or depression; also very unhappy
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pauper
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very poor person
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adulation
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intense or excessive admiration and praise
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aghast
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horrified; greatly dismayed
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exorbitant
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much greater than is reasonable
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lurked
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lay in wait, ready to attack
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acclaimed
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greeted with strong approval; applauded
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sustain
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support; nourish
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monotony
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lack of variety
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enduring
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strong and lasting
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retribution
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punishment for a wrong; justice; revenge
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impose
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take advantage of
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impunity
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freedom from punishment or harm
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obstinate
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stubborn
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implore
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beg
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kin
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family members; relatives
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