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Tripp 8-set 5
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English
10th Grade
04/15/2014

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arid
Definition
adj; extremely dry
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refrained
Definition
verb; to stop oneself from doing something
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divergent
Definition
adj; tending to be different
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morosely
Definition
adverb;
gloomily or sullenly; ill-humored
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aghast
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adj; struck with amazement
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machination
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noun; a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish something evil
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futile
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sdj; pointless
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volition
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noun; the power of using one's own free will
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daunting
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adj; intimidating or threatening
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thronged
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verb; to assemble, collect, or go in large numbers; to crowd
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remotely
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adverb; distantly, slightly; to do something in a way that is removed
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implored
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verb; to beg urgently, as in help or mercy
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loomed
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verb; to appear in a shadowy form (scary)
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gavel
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noun; a small mallet used for calling to attention (as in a courtroom)
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ruckus
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noun; a disturbance, often involving loud noise
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