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English Vocabulary unit 4,5,6,7
Mrs valas vocabulary. pchs
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12th Grade
12/12/2012

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Expunge
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to erase, obliterate, destroy
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attainment
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an accomplishment, the act o achieving
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panacea
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a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems
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invulnerable
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not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack
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disperse
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to scatter, spread far and wide
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buffet
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to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly
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turbulent
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disorderly, riotous, violent, stormy
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vociferous
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loud and noisy; compelling attention
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commodious
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roomy, spacious
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voluminous
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of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length
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pinnacle
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a high peak or point
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brandish
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to wave of flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
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solace
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comfort, relief
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comprise
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to include or contain; to be made up of
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deft
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skillful, nimble
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chivalrous
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marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
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indomitable
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unconquerable, refusing to yield
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temerity
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rashness, boldness
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dearth
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a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
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altruistic
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unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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