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11th Grade
09/06/2009

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Quandary
Definition
Definition: (noun) a perplexing or difficult situation; dilemma; predicament; "catch-22"

Synonyms: imbroglio
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Dearth
(DERTH)
Definition
Definition: (noun) scarcity; lack; insufficiency

Synonyms: paucity, poverty, want
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Impetuous
Definition
adj. impulsive; rash; spontaneous

syn: madcap
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Querulous
Definition
adj. full of complaints; whinning

syn: peevish
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Vacuous
Definition
adj. expressionless; empty-headed or simple minded
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impudent
Definition
adj. rude; brazen

syn brusque
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miasma
Definition
n. noxious, dangerous
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Surfeit
Definition
n. excess; overdulgence, especially in eating or drinking

syn:nimety, glut, plethora
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Status quo
Definition
n. the way things are currently
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Virulent
Definition
adj. poisonous; extremely injurious; deadly
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solace
Definition
n/v comfort in sorrow
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