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The Pearl
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English
8th Grade
03/25/2013

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Term
Detachment
Definition
Noun
The state of being objective or aloof.
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Avarice
Definition
Noun
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
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Indigent
Definition
Adjective
Poor; needy.
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Indigene
Definition
Noun
An indigenous person.
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Obscured
Definition
Verb
Keep from being seen; conceal.
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Speculatively
Definition
Adjective
Theoretical, not practical
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Hummock
Definition
Noun
A hillock, knoll, or mound.
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Incandescence
Definition
Noun
The phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
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Adhered
Definition
Verb
Stick fast to (a surface or substance)
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Almsgiver
Definition
Noun
A person who gives alms
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Prophecy
Definition
Noun
A prediction of what will happen in the future.
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Discontentedly
Definition
Adjective
Unsatisfied.
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Crooning
Definition
Verb
Hum or sing in a soft, low voice
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Station
Definition
Noun
A place or position where a person or thing stands or is assigned to stand
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Benign
Definition
Adjective
Gentle; kindly.
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Contemptuous
Definition
Adjective
Showing contempt; scornful
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Curiosity
Definition

Noun

The state of being curious.

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Monstrosity
Definition
Noun
Something, esp. a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly.
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Brooding
Definition
Adjective
Showing deep unhappiness of thought.
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Entranced
Definition
Verb
Fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention.
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Skirled
Definition
Verb
(of bagpipes) Make such a sound.
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Edifice
Definition
Noun
A building, esp. a large, imposing one.
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Scuttling
Definition
Verb
Run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps: "a mouse scuttled across the floor".
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Covert
Definition
Noun
A shelter or hiding place.
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Sinister
Definition
Adjective
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
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Sentinel
Definition
Noun
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
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Irresolution
Definition
Adjective
Unsure of how to act or proceed
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Petulant
Definition
Adjective
(of a person or their manner) Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
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Germane
Definition
Adjective
Relevant to a subject under consideration: "that is not germane to our theme".
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