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The Stranger Vocabulary
The Stranger Vocabulary
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English
12th Grade
04/13/2011
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Condolences
 Definition
Expression of sympathy
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Destitute
 Definition
Impoverished
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Acolytes
 Definition
Devoted followers or attendants
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Gaunt
 Definition
Extremely thin and bony
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Pallor
 Definition
Extreme paleness
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Monotony
 Definition
Lack of variety
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Incessant
 Definition
Unending
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Dank
 Definition
Unpleasantly moist or humid; damp and chilly
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Shrill
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High-pitched, piercing sound
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Zeal
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Intensity, passion
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Furtive
 Definition
Done by stealth
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Snide
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Nasty, insulting
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Taciturn
 Definition
Silent, reserved in speech
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Cordial
 Definition
Friendly, sincere
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Fete
 Definition
Celebration, holiday
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Reproach
 Definition
Find fault with, blame
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Sordid
 Definition
Filthy, morally vile
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Languid
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Lacking in spirit/interest
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Tirade
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Prolonged bitter outburst
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Odious
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Hateful, detestable
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Mete
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Distribute, give out
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Implacable
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Not to be appeased or pacified
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Tacit
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Implied, unspoken
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Sinewy
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Tough, firm, resilient
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Consummate
 Definition
Complete, fulfill
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