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English
10th Grade
01/31/2011

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Insinuheate
Definition
To suggest or hint
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Wizened
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Withered
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Billet
Definition
Lodging for a soldier or student
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Altruistic
Definition
Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to welfare of others
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Rescind
Definition
To revoke
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Cynical
Definition
Distrusting or disparaging the motives of others
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Surreptitious
Definition
Obtained, done or made
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Dissipated
Definition
Indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure
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Irrevocably
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Not to be revoked or recalled
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Imprudent
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Not prudent
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Hermetically
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To be airtight
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Sabotage
Definition
Any underhand interference with production or work in a factory or plant
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Abyss
Definition
A deep, immeasurable space, gulf or cavity
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Untenable
Definition
Incapable of being defended, as an argument
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Tumult
Definition
Violent or noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob
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Emaciated
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To make lean or thin by gradual wasting of the flesh
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Notorious
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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 or pain
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Lucidity
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Easy understood
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Excruciating
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Extremely painful
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Harangued
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Scolding or a long intense verbal attack
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Disheveled
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Hanging loosely or in disorder
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Poignant
Definition
Affecting or moving the emotions
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