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12th Grade
02/06/2009
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Virulent
 Definition

extremely poisonous; full of hate
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Contemptuous
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expressing disdain; showing lack of respect
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Enigma
 Definition

a mystery
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Labyrinth
 Definition
a maze or something similar to a maze
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Lucid
 Definition
clear, easy to understand
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Repudiate
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to reject, to disown,nto renounce
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Superficial
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relating to the surface, shallow
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Primordial
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formed long ago, primitive
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Mellifluous
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sweetly flowing
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Provincial
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limited in outlook, narrow
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Contrite
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admitting or feeling guilt
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Incessant
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unceasing, neverending
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Pious
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having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence of God
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Sanctimonious
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making a hypocritical show of religious devotion piety righteousness
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Diverse
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different, various
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Dessicate
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to dry out
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Loquacious
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talking a lot or too much
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Maudlin
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wallowing in self pity
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Farcical
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absurd, ludicrous
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Vibrant
 Definition
lively, full of vitality
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