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10th Grade
02/02/2011

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Insintuate
Definition
To suggest or hint slyly.
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Wizened
Definition
To wither ; Shrivel ; Dry Up .
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Billet
Definition
To provide lodging for .
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Attruistic
Definition

Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.

(opposed to egoistic) 

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Resopnd
Definition
To abrogate ; annual ; revoke ; repeal ;
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Cynical
Definition
Like or characteristic of a cynic ; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
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Surreptitious
Definition
Obtained , done , made. etc. by stealth ; secret or unauthorized ; Clandestine ; acting a stealthy way .
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Dissipated
Definition
Indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure ; intemperate ; dissolute .
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Irrevocably
Definition
Not to be revoked or recalled ; unable to be repeated or annulled ; unalterable ;
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Imprudent
Definition
Not prudent ; Lacking discretion ; incautious ; rash .
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Hermetically
Definition
So as to be alright .
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Sabotage
Definition
Any Undermining of a cause .
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Untenable
Definition
Incapable of being defended , as an argument , thesis , etc.
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abyss
Definition
A deep immeasurable space , gulf or activity ; vast chasm .
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Tumult
Definition
Violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob .
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Emaciated
Definition
Abnormally thin .
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Notorious
Definition
Widely and unfavorably known .
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Apathy
Definition
Absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement .
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Interspersed
Definition
To scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things .
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Grimace
Definition
A facial expression , often ugly or contorted , that indicates disapproval , pain etc.
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Lucidity
Definition
Easily understand ; completely intelligible or comprehensible .
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Excruciating
Definition
Extremely painful ; causing intense suffering ; unberably. distressing .
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Harangued
Definition
A scolding or a long or intense verbal attack ; diatribe .
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Disheveled
Definition
Hanging Loosley or in disorder ; inkempt.
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Poignant
Definition
Keenly distressing to the feelings.
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