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9th Grade
03/31/2011

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Term
amateur
Definition
literally, lover
a person who follows a particular pursuit as a pastime, rather than as a profession
one who performs rather poorly; an inexperienced person
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amicable
Definition
characterized by friendliness rather than antagonism; friendly; neighborly; not quarrelsome
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amity
Definition
friendship; good will; friendly relations
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amorous
Definition
strongly moved by love; loving; inclined to love; enamored
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enamored
Definition
inflamed with love; captivated; charmed
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animosity
Definition
ill will, usually leading to active opposition; violent hatred; enmity; antagonism
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equanimity
Definition
evenness of mind or temper under stress; emotional balance; composure; calmness; equilibrium
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magnanimous
Definition
showing greatness or nobility of mind; chivalrous; forgiving; generous in overlooking injury or fault
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unanimity
Definition
oneness of mind; complete agreement
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unanimous
Definition
of one mind; in complete agreement
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affinity
Definition
literally, condition of being near the boundary or a neighbor; kinship; sympathy; liking; attraction
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confine
Definition
keep within limits; restrict; limit
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definitive
Definition
serving to end an unsettling matter; conclusive; final
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finale
Definition
end or final part of a musical composition, opera, play; etc.; conclusive
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finis
Definition
end, conclusion
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fluctuate
Definition
flow like a wave, move up and down; change often and irregularly; be steady
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fluent
Definition
ready with a flow or words; speaking or writing easily; articulate; eloquent
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fluid
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not rigid; changeable; unstable
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flux
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continuous flow or changing; unceasing change
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influx
Definition
inflow; inpouring; inrush
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