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Vocab for Mr. Tinsley unit 3
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English
9th Grade
10/02/2008

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Benefactor (n)
Definition
A person who has helped others, either by gifts or some kind of act
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Agitation (n)
Definition
A. An extreme emotional disturbance; perturbation B. Spinging up of public interst in a matter of controversy
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Cope (v)
Definition
A. To contend or strive, especially on even terms or with success B. To contend with difficulties and attempt to overcome them
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Aloof (adj)
Definition
Not in sympathy with or desiring to associate with others
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Apparition (n)
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A. Ghostly figure B. A suddan or unusal sight
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Plaintiff (n)
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The party that institues a suit in a court
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Palatial (adj)
Definition
Of or suitable for a palace
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Obsession (n)
Definition
Preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied with anxiety
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Moor (v)
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To make fast (as a vessel) by means of cables, anchors, or lines (n) a broad open area of land
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Genealogy (n)
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A. Family tree B. The study of ancestry and family history
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Frivolous (adj)
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Unworthy of serious attetion; trivial
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Arrogance (n)
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The state or quality of being arrogent; overbearing pride
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Kindle (v)
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A. To set fire to; ignite B. To arouse an emotion in someone
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Docile (adj)
Definition
A Ready and willing to be taught; teachable B. Yielding to supervision or direction
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Sinister (adj)
Definition
Suggesting or threatening evil or trouble
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Seethe (v)
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A. To churn and foam as if boiling B. To be in a state of anger or turmoil
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Smug (adj)
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Exhibiting or feeling great or offensive satisfaction with one's self or with one's situation; sefl-righteously complacent
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Spurn (v)
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To reject or scorn
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Yearn (v)
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A. To have a strong, often melancholy desire B. To feel deep pity, sympathy, or tenderness
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Unscrupulous (adj)
Definition
Not having a conscience; without priciples
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