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Word Wise-Lesson 8-4
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15
English
8th Grade
01/17/2014

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abhor
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verb; to hate or to detest
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affable
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adj.; pleasant approachable
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amiss
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adverb; in a wrong or imperfect way
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despondent
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adj.; depressed from loss or hope or confidence; really discouraged
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entreat
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verb; to ask or to beg
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haunt
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verb; to visit often or to appear in the form of a ghost
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impel
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verb; to drive or propel by force
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interminable
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adjective; endless; seeming like there will be no end.
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irascible
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adjective; quick-tempered or gets angry easily
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profound
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adjective; intense or deeply felt;
having a deep understanding
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recluse
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noun; a person who lives apart and often alone
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reverberate
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verb; echos or vibrations that are repeated
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sage
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adjective; having wisdom or good judgement
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tirade
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noun; a long, angry speech
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tremulous
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adjective; trembling or shaking;
shy or fearful
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