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English words 199-221
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English
9th Grade
11/03/2007

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Apathy
Definition
lack of feeling or emotion
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Cryptic
Definition
having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning
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Indefatigable
Definition
incapable of being fatigued
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Indignation
Definition
anger aroused by something unjust,unworthy,or mean
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Malign
Definition
evil in nature, influence, or effect
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Maxim
Definition
a general truth, fundemental principle, or rule of conduct.
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Preeminent
Definition
having paramount rank,dignity, or importance
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Laborious
Definition
devoted to labor
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Perpendicular
Definition

exactly upright

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Ration
Definition
Food,Provisions
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Cynical
Definition

based on or reflecting a belief that human contact is motivated primarily by self-interest

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Comrade
Definition
An intimate friend or associate,Companion
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Prosperity
Definition
The condition of being successful or thriving
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Maltreat
Definition
to treat cruelly or roughly
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Parasitical
Definition
a person who exploits the hospitality of the rich and earns welcome by flattery
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Seclude
Definition
to exclude from a privilege, rank, or dignity
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Lamentation
Definition
act or instance of lamenting, MOURNING
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Rebellion
Definition
oppostion to one in authority or dominance
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Stupefy
Definition
to make stupid, groggy, or insensible
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Practiced
Definition
Experianced, Skilled
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Filial
Definition
of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
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Impromptu
Definition

a musical composition suggesting improvisation

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Expulsion
Definition
the act of expelling
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