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10th Grade
01/26/2011

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Insinuate (verb)
Definition
To introduce gradually or in a subtle,indirect or artful way.
to imply in a subtle or devious way.
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Interspersed (verb)
Definition
To place something at intervals in or among.
to insert at intervals among other things.
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Imprudent (adj.)
Definition
not prudent lacking discretion ; wisdom or good judgement.
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wizened (adj.)
Definition
withered shriveled: a wizened old man; wizened features.
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irrevocably(adverb)
Definition
incapable of being revoked or recalled.
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Billet (noun)
Definition
Military . an official order, written or verbal, directing the person to whom it is addressed to provide such lodging.
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altruistic (adj)
Definition
Animal Behavior . of or pertaining to behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, often its close relatives.
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rescind (verb)
Definition
to abrogate,annul; revoke; repeal.
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cynical (adj)
Definition
bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic.
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surreptitious (adj)
Definition
obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance.
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dissipated (adj)
Definition
indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure; intemperate; dissolute.
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hermetically (adverb)
Definition
so as to be airtight
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sabotage (noun)
Definition
any undermining of a cause.
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abyss (noun)
Definition
a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm.
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untenable (adj)
Definition
incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
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tumult (noun)
Definition
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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emaciated (adj)
Definition
thin, wasted, puny, gaunt, haggard, scrawny.
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notorious (adj)
Definition
widely and unfavorably known: a notorious gambler.
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apathy (noun)
Definition
lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting.
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grimace (noun) (verb)
Definition
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
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lucidity (adj)
Definition
easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
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excruciating (adj)
Definition
extremely painful; causing intense suffering; unbearably distressing; torturing: an excruciating noise; excruciating pain.
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poignant(adj)
Definition
keen or strong in mental appeal:
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harangued ( noun)
Definition
a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe.
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disheveled (adj)
Definition
hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt: disheveled hair
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