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9th Grade
06/21/2017

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Appal
Definition
greatly dismay or horrify
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Ascendancy
Definition
occupation of a position of dominant power or influence
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beckoned
Definition
make gesture to encourage someone to come or follow
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brunt
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the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
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contrary
Definition
opposition in nature direction or meaning
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copiously
Definition
in large quantities
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degrade
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to treat or regard someone with disrespect
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derision
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contemptuous ridicule or mockery
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derogatory
Definition
showing a disrespectful attitude
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despicable
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deserving hatred and contempt
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detest
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to hate completely
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discontent
Definition
lack of contentment
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immense
Definition
extremely large or great
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innuendos
Definition
an allusive or oblique remark or hint
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jeopardize
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to put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss harm or failure
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jovial
Definition
friendly and cheerful
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kindred
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ones family and relations
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misconstrued
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interpret a persons words or cations wrongly
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predicament
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a difficult unpleasant or embarrassing situation
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Pyrrhic
Definition
won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor
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remorse
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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
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reproach
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address in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment
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rustic
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relating to the countryside, rural area
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succulent
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tender juicy ripe and tasty
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