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8th Grade
10/11/2009
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meticulous
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careful, accurate
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apprehension
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fear of future misfortune
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integrity
 Definition
moral soundness, honesty
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irrepressible
 Definition
unrestrainable, uncontrollable
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obcurity
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the condition of being unknown
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perspective
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point of view
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scrutinize
 Definition
closely examine
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steadfast
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firmly established, unwavering
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tolerate
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allow, permint
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venerable
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respected, time-honored
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demeanor
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outward bearing or behavior
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inflexible
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firm in will or porpoise, unyielding
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invigorate
 Definition
give vigor, life, or energy to
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ludicrous
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laughable, ridiclous
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penetration
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keeness of understanding
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satiate
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satisfy beyond desire
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sullen
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ill-humoredly unsociable, gloomily silent
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sumptuous
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costly splendid, luxurious
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tangible
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touchable
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valor
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bravery, gallantry, heroism
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admonish
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warn, counsel
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aggravate
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worsen, intensify
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informality
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relaxedness, casualness
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institue
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establish, initiate
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lavish
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prodigal, extravagane
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morale
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spirit, confidence, discipline
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oblique
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devious, indirect, roundabout
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self-effacing
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retiring, humble, modest
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stimulus
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goad, spur, incentive
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subsequent
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following, succeding
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gingerly
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carefullt, cautiously
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irascible
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easily angered
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lacerate
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rend, tear, mangle
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lament
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bemoan, bewail
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loath
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reluctant, hesitant, disinclined
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meditate
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muse, think, ponder
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reiterate
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repeat
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veritable
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true, genuine, authentic
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vindictive
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spiteful, revengeful
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yoke
 Definition
join, attach, connect
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deference
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regard, respect, honor
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ineffable
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unutterable, inexpressible, indescribable
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lethal
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deadly
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perpendicular
 Definition
vertical, precipitious, steep
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prodigious
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amazing, astounding, marvelous
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profound
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intellectually deep
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reliance
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trust, confidence, recollect
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wax
 Definition
grow
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wistful
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mournfully, longing, yearning
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adjacent
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adjoining
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appall
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dismay, frighten horrify
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brake
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thicket
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despotic
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absolute, arbirary, tyrannical
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empower
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authorize, enable, permit
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inchoerent
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illocical, rambling, disjointed
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incredulous
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doubtful, skeptical, unbelieving
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luminous
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bright, glowing
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shimmer
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shine with a faint, flickering light
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teem
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abount, swarm
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reminisce
 Definition
recall, remember, recollect
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