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9th Grade
02/02/2009

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humdrum
Definition
dull, monotonous, or commonplace
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apathy
Definition
indifference, or lack of interest or emotion
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ennui
Definition
a feeling of weariness, dissatisfaction, or boredom
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disconsolate
Definition
completely unhappy or sorrowful
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dolor
Definition
mental suffering, grief, sorrow, or distress
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somber
Definition
dark, gloomy, grave, or depressing
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qualm
Definition
a sudden feeling of uneasiness, misgiving or doubt
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pother
Definition
bustle, fuss, or excitement mixed with confusion
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discompose
Definition
to agitate or disturb the order of
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apall
Definition
to horrify, shock, or dismay
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consternation
Definition
dismay, terror, or fearful amazement
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tremulous
Definition
tremble. quivering, or timid
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wroth
Definition
angry
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crabbed
Definition
cross, ill tempered, harsh, or grouchy
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rancor
Definition
deep resentment, ill will, hate or spite
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rankle
Definition
to trouble the mind with lingering distress, pain, or resentment
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acrimony
Definition
biting sharpness or bitterness of speech or manner
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antipathy
Definition
a strong dislike or aversion
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seethe
Definition
to boil over or be violently agitated or excited
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huff
Definition
a fit of anger or resentment
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bluster
Definition
to blow or speak with stormy violence
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rant
Definition
to talk in a loud, wild, extravagant way
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tirade
Definition
a long angry speech with violent language
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wrangle
Definition
to dispute or argue angrily and noisily
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bicker
Definition
to squabble or argue over trifles
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pommel
Definition
to beat or strike, usually with the fists
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thwack
Definition
to strike or beat with something flat
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