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Sadlier Oxford Level E lesson 5
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10th Grade
08/21/2010

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plod
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to walk heavily or slowly, lumber, to work slowly
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infallible
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free from error, unerring, absolutely dependable
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indomitable
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unconquerable, refusing to yield, unbeatable, invincible
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facile
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easily done or attained; superficial, effortless; poised
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embark
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to go abroad; to make a start; to invest; commence, launch
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discrepancy
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a difference, a lack of agreement; inconsistency
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diffident
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shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, timid
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altruistic
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unselfish; concerned with the welfare of others, selfless
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assent
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agreement; to express agreement; concur
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benefactor
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one who does good to others; patron, humanitarian
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chivalrous
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marked by honor, courtesy and courage; knightly, gallant
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clemency
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mercy, humaneness, leniency, gentleness
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dearth
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a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine; insufficiency
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virulent
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extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful, venomous, hateful
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pungent
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stinging, biting; causing a sharp sensation
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remiss
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neglectful in performance of one's duty; careless; lax; negligent
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repose
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to rest; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
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temerity
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rashness, boldness, recklessness
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truculent
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fierce and cruel; aggressive, deadly, destructive, brutal, savage
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unfeigned
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sincere, real, without pretense; genuine
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