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Night SCP 3
vocab list one.
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English
10th Grade
01/25/2011

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Term
insinuate
Definition
verb, -at·ed, -at·ing. uggest or hint slyly: He insinuated that they were lying.
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billet
Definition
noun, verb, -let·ed, -let·ing.
lodging for a soldier, student, etc., as in a private home or nonmilitary public building.
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rescind
Definition
verb (used with object) to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
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surreptitious
Definition
verb (used with object)
1. to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
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irrevocably
Definition
adjective
not to be revoked or recalled
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hermetically
Definition
adverb
so as to be airtight: hermetically sealed.
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abyss
Definition
noun
1. a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm.
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tumult
Definition
noun
1. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
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tumult
Definition
noun
1. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
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notorious
Definition
adjective
1. widely and unfavorably known: a notorious gambler.
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interspersed
Definition
verb (used with object), -spersed, -spers·ing.
1. to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things: to intersperse flowers among shrubs.
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lucidity
Definition
adjective
easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
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harangued
Definition
noun
a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe.
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poignant
Definition
adjective
keenly distressing to the feelings: poignant regret.
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wizened
Definition
–adjective
withered; shriveled
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altruistic
Definition
adjective
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others
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cynical
Definition
adjective
like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
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dissipated
Definition
adjective
indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure; intemperate; dissolute.
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imprudent
Definition
adjective
not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash
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sabotage
Definition
noun
1. any underhand interference with production.
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untenable
Definition
adjective
incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
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emaciated
Definition
adjective
marked by emaciation
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apathy
Definition
noun, plural -thies.
absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.
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grimace
Definition
–noun
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain
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excruciating
Definition
adjective
extremely painful
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disheveled
Definition
adjective
hanging loosely or in disorder
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