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Midterm Vocab
Words for midterm that need to be studied.
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English
9th Grade
01/17/2012

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Declassee
Definition
Low Class
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Rueful
Definition
causing sorrow or pity
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Resplendent
Definition
shining brilliantly; gleaming;
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Disheveled
Definition
hanging loosely or in disorder
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Profoundly
Definition
penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge
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Harrowed
Definition
to disturb keenly or painfully;
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Astutely
Definition
of keen penetration or discernment;
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Instigates
Definition
to cause by incitement
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Depreciate
Definition
to reduce the purchasing value of (money)
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Cascade
Definition
a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface.
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Chaste
Definition
pure or clean bitch.
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Meretricious
Definition
alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions
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Ravages
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to work havoc upon
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Discreet
Definition
modestly unobtrusive;
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Palpable
Definition
able to touch
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Indolently
Definition
having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion
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Bizarre
Definition
markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character
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Naive
Definition
having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information;
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Scruples
Definition
a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.
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Blandly
Definition
pleasantly gentle or agreeable
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Grotesque
Definition
odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.
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Futile
Definition
incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful
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Apothecary
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a druggist; a pharmacist.
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Indigenous
Definition
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country
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Malevolent
Definition
wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed
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Mortification
Definition
a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect.
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Piety
Definition
reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations
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Sojourn
Definition
a temporary stay
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Unsullied
Definition
not soiled, untarnished
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Vexations
Definition
the state of being vexed; irritation; annoyance:
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Wallowing
Definition
to roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment (figuratively)
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Amiable
Definition
having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable
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auspicious
Definition
promising success; propitious; opportune
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Contentious
Definition
causing, involving, or characterized by argument or controversy
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