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English vocab Chapter 9
chapter 9
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English
7th Grade
12/09/2012

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antagonist
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someone who opposes another; an adversary
enemy; opponent
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detriment
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a disadvantage; a loss
drawback; handicap; impairment
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drone
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to speak in a monotonous tone
a person who does menial; tedious work
a continuous, dull sound
lackey; minion
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drudgery
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tedious; wearisome work
labor; toil
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horizontal
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parallel to the horizon; level
flat; straight
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hypocrite
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a person who does not practice the beliefs or opinions that he or she professes
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insubordinate
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defiant to authority; disobedient; rebellious
resistant; unruly
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mentor
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a wise, trusted counselor or advisor
teacher; confidant
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oration
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an elaborate; formal speech
lecture; sermon
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retract
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to draw back or in
to disavow a belief or statement
withdraw
revoke; repeal
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sanctuary
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a place of refuge or safety
a sacred place
asylum; shelter; haven
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scamper
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to run lightly and hurriedly
scurry; dart
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solace
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comfort amid sorrow or trouble
to comfort; to console
relief; support
soothe
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somber
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dismal; bleak
grave; solemn
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zenith
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the highest point; the peak
summit; climax
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