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11th Grade
04/02/2009

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temperance
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moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint
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contrite
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showing or feeling remorse for a sin or shortcoming
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rapscallion
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a mean, mischievous, or dishonest person; a rascal
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impudent
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marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others
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histrionic
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relating to actors, acting and the theater or deliberantly affected
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cavort
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to leap or dance in a lively manner; to engage in extravagant behavior
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pensive
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sad daydreaming; dreamily thoughtful; sad thoughtfulness
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infernal
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of or relating to hell; hellish; diabolical
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tolerable
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capable of being endured; moderately good or agreeable
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insurrection
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rebellion
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tedious
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tiresome due to length or dullness
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providence
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(often capitalized) divine guidance or care
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sublime
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to elevate especially in dignity, honor, or worth
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brash
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done without regard for consequence
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singular
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exceptional, unusual, or peculiar
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laconic
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concise; using few words of expression
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wan
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pale; weak; sad
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monotonous
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boring or uninteresting due to something being repetitive or unvaried.
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agitation
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emotional disturbance or excitement
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attentive
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observant
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imbue
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to inspire using ideas, emotions, and principles
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insinuate
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to hint at something unpleasant or suggesting it indirectly
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impalpable
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difficult to grasp
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deleterious
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harmful
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threshold
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an entrance or beginning
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amenable
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responsive to suggestion and likely to cooperate
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indignant
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angry or annoyed due to the unfairness of something; resentful
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reverence
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profound awe and respect
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terse
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concise
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scurrilous
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vulgar or abusive
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mercurial
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volatile or moody
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sprite
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) a small, playful, supernatural being who appears human in form
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iniquity
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an immoral act
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demeanor
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- someone's behavior or appearance, especially as it reflects on character
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malfeasance
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misconduct by a public official
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abate
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to subside or reduce
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heterogeneous
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diverse; motley
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discourse
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a serious speech, discussion, or piece of writing based on a topic
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intimate
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to suggest or imply
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manifest
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- to become apparent or visible; readily seen, visible or perceived through the senses
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commiserate
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to express sympathy or compassion
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auspicious
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favorable; successful
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discerning
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showing good judgment or good taste
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repugnant
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repulsive
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malevolence
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hatred
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impediment
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something that hinders progression
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despondent
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hopeless; extremely unhappy
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sojourn
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a temporary stay
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peril
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danger
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anemic
Definition
weak; pale and not looking well
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incipient
Definition
beginning to appear or develop
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edifice
Definition
building or structure
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motley
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diverse; heterogeneous
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ignominy
Definition
personal humiliation or dishonor
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redemption
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the act of having one's honor, worth, or reputation restored
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implacable
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ruthless; impossible to reduce in strength or size
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agonize
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to think about something intensely or anxiously
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raucous
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loud; harsh; unpleasant sounding
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trepidation
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fearful uncertainty; anxiety
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resignation
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unresting acceptance
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sodden
Definition
thoroughly soaked
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treacherous
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not trustworthy, dangerous
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languid
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lacking energy; weak
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desecrating
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violating the sadness of
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lacerating
Definition
ripping, cutting, tearing
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expound
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explain; give a detailed account
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conjectures
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ideas formed from guessing
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malice
Definition
extreme ill will or spite
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mien
Definition
manner or appearance
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disengaged
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released or detached
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sauntered
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strolled
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incredulous
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unbelieving, skeptical
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jurisdiction
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area of control
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prominence
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widely known
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Nominal
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Insignificant
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Nuance
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a subtle distinction
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Castigate
Definition
Criticize severly
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Castigate
Definition
Criticize severely
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Penchant
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a strong like for something
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Obliterate
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To destroy and leave no trace of
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Nemesis
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A powerful rival
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Polemic
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a powerful argument to defend a thesis
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spurious
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false or fake
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volatile
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explosive
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vivacious
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spirited and lively
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accouterments
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personal clothing and accessories
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Arbiter
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a judge, someone who decides
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Capricious
Definition
whimsical and impulsive
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