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Silence,Reticence
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11th Grade
09/21/2009
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Impertinent
 Definition
Rude or overly bold, irrevelant.
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Impudent
 Definition
Offensively bold.
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Belligerent
 Definition
Hostile, warlike.
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Truculent
 Definition
Brutal, savage.
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Vilified
 Definition

To speak badly about a person or thing.

Past tense of vilify.
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Denounced
 Definition

To speak badly about or publicly accuse.

Past tense of denounce.
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Novice
 Definition
a beginner.
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Neophyte
 Definition
a beginner.
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Reticence
 Definition
Hesitancy to speak or act.
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Taciturn
 Definition
using few words, soft spoken.
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Laconic
 Definition
Brief and to the point.
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Telepathy
 Definition
The ability to read another's thoughts or to communicate by thinking.
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Serene
 Definition
Quiet, peaceful.
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Tranquility
 Definition
Peace and quiet.
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Sanctuary
 Definition
A place of refuge or safety.
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Strive
 Definition
To exert a great deal of effort, struggle, fight against.
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Charlatan
 Definition
A con artist, fake, hypocrite.
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Futile
 Definition
Producing no result.
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Stupified
 Definition

To stun or make stupid.

Past tense of stupefy.
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