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Phobia
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11th Grade
01/29/2009
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daunting
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intimidating
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feral
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savage, wild, untamed
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abhor
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to hate, loathe
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destitute
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impoverished
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abject
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of the most miserable or contemptible kind
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domicile
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a residence, a home
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derelict
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run-down, abandoned
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defunct
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no longer used or existing
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requisition
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a demand for goods, often by an authority
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renovate
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to restore, return to original state
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affluent
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rich, wealthy
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raze
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to demolish
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reprehensible
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deserving of criticism
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dilapidated
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in a state of disrepair
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exacerbate
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to make more violent, intense
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pacify
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to sooth, ease
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allay
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to soothe, assuage
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assuage
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to ease, pacify
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anxiety
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uneasiness
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sedate
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to calm, soothe
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sobriety
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moderation from excess, or calm tranquility
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agoraphobia
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an abnormal fear of open or public places
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claustrophobia
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an abnormal fear of closed or crowded spaces
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diaphanous
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transparent, light, airy
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harrowing
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agonizing, distressing
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strenuous
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requiring tremendous strength or energy
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canvas
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a piece of cloth on which an artist paints
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ascetic
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one who practices restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
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quaint
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old-fashioned
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reel
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to be thrown off balance or feel dizzy
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redoubtable
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formidable, commanding respect
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formidable
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arousing fear or alarm
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austere
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very bare, bleak, simple
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taciturn
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not inclined to talk
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enervate
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to weaken, make weary
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abscond
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to sneak away and hide
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desolate
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deserted, lifeless
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despondent
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discouraged, hopeless, depressed
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forlorn
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lonely, hopeless
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