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Lesson 15
Elvis and the Beatles
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English
11th Grade
03/06/2012

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ACQUIESCE
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verb.to give in to or consent to without protest and without enthusiasm
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ALTERCATION
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noun.an angry argument
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PHALANX
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noun.a formation of massed soldiers; a closely united group
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BELEAGUER
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verb.to besiege or surround with troops; to beset; to harass
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ASSAIL
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verb.to attack violently; to assault; to attack with arguments, words or questions
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BRUNT
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noun.the main shock or force of a blow or attack;the heaviest part of an accusation or attack
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DEPRECATE
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verb.to express strong disapproval of something;to plead against; to belittle
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PALLIATE
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verb.to ease without curing; to alleviate; to make something appear less serious; to lesson the intensity of something
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PREDECESSOR
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noun.a person who comes before another in an office or position
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REDRESS
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noun.a correction; a reparation; a relief; verb.to set something right; to remedy
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