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English
10th Grade
10/04/2010

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Enigma

Definition

noun

A puzzling or inexplicable occurrence

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Inevitable

Definition

adjective

unavoidable; bound to happen

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Provincial

Definition

adj

(Having) A limited or narrow outloook 

(as of one who has always lived in one place)

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Futile

Definition

Adj

Hopeless; without effect

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Diverse

Definition

adj

varied; different types

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Benevolent

Definition

adj

kind; generous; good hearted

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Pious

Definition

adj

reverent or devout

(as in very religious)

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Conciliatory

Definition

adj

 

Making peace; attempting to solve a dispute

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Resignation

Definition

noun

reluctant acceptance of a bad situation

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Resolute

Definition

adj

Determined and unwavering

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Servile

Definition

adj

Submissive and subservient 

(like a servant)

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Acute

Definition

adj

Not revealing one's thoughts

(very quiet)

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Reticent

Definition

adj

Not revealing one's thoughts 

(very quiet)

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Anarchy

Definition

noun

Lawless disorder; absence of government

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Eccentric

Definition

Noun 

Not conventional; a little kooky; irregular

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