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English: Fences vocab
English: Fences vocab
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9th Grade
02/02/2011

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Atavistic (adj)
Definition
Relating to reversion to a former type, going back to a natural state, "inner caveman"
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Irrespective (adj)
Definition
Ignoring/discounting something else
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Sickle (n)
Definition
Implement for cutting grain/grass, curved blade
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Commenced (v)
Definition
Began/started
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Methodical (adj)
Definition
Systematically or orderly
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Slouched (v)
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Sit/stand with awkward, drooping posture
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Commissioner (n)
Definition
Gov. official in charge of a department or district
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Penitentiary (n)
Definition
A place for imprisonment or punishment
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Sterilize (v)
Definition
To delete/remove anything damaging
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Confront (v)
Definition
To face someone/thing in hostility or defiance
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Provocative (adj)
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Tending or serving to provoke, insight, stimulate, irritate or vex
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Turbulent (adj)
Definition
Being in a state of agitation or tumult
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