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12th Grade
10/16/2007

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Orifice
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noun
an opening or aperture, esp. pertaining to the mouth
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Collate
Definition
verb
to gather or arrange in proper sequence
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Multifarious
Definition

adjective
having many different parts; diverse

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kaleidoscope
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noun
an optical instrument with bits of glass that create symmetrical patterns; a continually shifting pattern

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denounce
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verb
to censure; to give formal notice of the termination or denial of
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implicate
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verb
to show involvement, esp. in an incriminating manner
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hoard
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noun
a hidden supply or accumulation
verb
to gather secretly
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remorselessly
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adverb
having no pity or compassion; merciless
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venerate
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verb
to regard or treat with reverence; to revere
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heretic
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noun
anyone who does not conform to an established attitude, doctrine, or principle
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catapult
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noun
an ancient military engine for hurling heavy objects
verb
to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly
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irrepressible
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adjective
incabable of being repressed or contained; uncontrollable
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proliferate
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verb
to increase in number or spread rapidly; multiply
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debauchery
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noun
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, esp. sexual in nature; intemperance
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promiscuity
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noun
a mixture of unrelated parts or individuals, a hodgepodge, esp. sexual in nature
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aquiline
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adjective
of or relating to the characteristics of an eagle; sharp
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jostle
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verb
to bump, push, shove, brush against, or elbow roughly or rudely
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listless
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adjective
having little interest in anything; indifferent; spiritless
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incriminate
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verb
to charge with responsibility, esp. in crimes
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posterity
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noun
all succeding future generations
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