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List 26--East of Eden
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10th Grade
04/26/2010

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mincing
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walking, acting, or speaking in an affectedly dainty or elegant manner
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coquetry
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flirtation
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antidote
Definition
something, usually medicine, to counteract an illness or evil
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facile
Definition
acting with ease; easily performed
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garrulous
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given to excessive chatter or talkativeness
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dank
Definition
unpleasantly moist or humid
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saffron
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a yellow spice made from crocus--used in rice
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vixen
Definition
female fox; an ill-tempered woman
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folly
Definition
foolishness
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livery
Definition
stable to rent or take care of horses; uniform
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truculent
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fierce, cruel, savagely brutal
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magnanimous
Definition
noble, generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness
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inexorable
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unyielding, unalterable, unrelenting, merciless
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dour
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sullen, gloomy
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erudite
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learned, scholarly
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litany
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ceremonial prayer consisting of invocations and responses; a prolonged or monotonous account
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miser
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a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save money
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philanthropy
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affection for mankind, esp. shown in donations of money or work to needy persons
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ribald
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vulgar or indecent in speech, language
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shoat
Definition
a young, weaned pig
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