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8th Grade
11/27/2013

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Altruism
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unselfish concern and actions for the welfare of others
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Amicable
Definition
Friendly;showing goodwill
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Benefactor
Definition
a person who gives financial help or other aid
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Benign
Definition
kind and gentle (2) harmless,not dangerous to health
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Bountiful
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abundant; plentiful
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Civility
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courteous behavior; politeness
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Exemplary
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worthy of imitation; admirable
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Humantarian
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a person concerned with social reforms and improving human welfare.
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Indulge
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to yielld desires and wishes
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Rectify
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to fix or correct;to set right
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Belated
Definition
done or sent to late
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Conception
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a general idea or understanding
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Expire
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to come to an end; to die
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Incessantly
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constantly, continually, without interruption
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Medieval
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reffering to the middle ages
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Renaisance
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A rebirth or revival
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Respite
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a short time of rest and relief
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simultaneous
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happening,existing, or done at the same time.
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subsequently
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later on, at a later time
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Anarchy
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A lack go government, disorder and confusion
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Authoritarian
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requiring complete obedience to one person or group
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Conservative
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a person favoriting traditional value and institutions
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Delegate
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a representable chosen to speak or act for others
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Dominion
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Control; the territory or realm that one controls
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Impeach
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to accuse a public official of unacceptable conduct
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Inaugurate
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to install in office by formal ceremony.
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Liberal
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a person who favors social progress,democratic reform, and civil liberties
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Spartan
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self disciplined, simple, lacking comfort
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Tyrant
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a ruler who exercises absolute power in a harsh, cruel manner
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