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Lit. Circ 8-1
vocab term/def
15
English
8th Grade
05/25/2015

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Onslaught
Definition
—(noun); a very fierce attack
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Obscurity
Definition
(noun); the state of being unknown or forgotten; something that is difficult to understand
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Eradicate
Definition
—(verb); 1 : to pull up by the roots 2 : to do away with as completely as if by pulling up by the roots
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Virtuous
Definition
—(adjective); morally excellent : righteous
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Contemptuously
Definition
—(adverb); to do something in a way that expresses deep hatred or disapproval
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Benign
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—(adjective); 1 of a gentle disposition : gracious; showing kindness and gentleness
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Malevolently
Definition
--(adverb); to do something in a way that shows a desire to cause harm to another person recrimination
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Mournful
Definition
—(adjective) 1 : expressing sorrow 2 : full of sorrow : sad
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Epiphany
Definition
—(noun); an appearance of a divine being; a revealing scene or moment
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Sustenance
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—(noun); 1 a : means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living b : food, provisions; nourishment
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Recrimination
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—(noun); a retaliatory accusation; also : the making of such accusations
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Indignant
Definition
—(adjective); feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
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Decorous
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—(adjective); marked by propriety and good taste : correct
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Chastise
Definition
—(verb); 1 : to inflict punishment on (as by whipping) 2 : to censure severely
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derisive
Definition
—(adjective); a quality of expressing criticism and laughing at someone or something in an insulting way
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