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10th Grade
03/25/2025

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aloof
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removed or distant either physically or emotionally
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egregious
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conspicuously bad
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abolish
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to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something)
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ignominious
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deserving of shame or infamy
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manifest
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readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
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manipulate
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to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
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obstinate
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stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
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procure
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to get possession of (something) : to obtain (something) by particular care and effort
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benevolent
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marked by or disposed to doing good
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apathy
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lack of feeling or emotion
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ignorant
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destitute of knowledge or education
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corrupt
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to change from good to bad in morals, manners, or actions
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denounce
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to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
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eminent
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exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position
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impending
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occurring or likely to occur soon
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incite
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: to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
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lament
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to mourn aloud
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pension
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a fixed sum paid regularly to a person
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readjust
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to adjust (something or oneself) again
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retribution
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the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the hereafter
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suppress
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to put down by authority or force
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thwart
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to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
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regime
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a regular pattern of occurrence or action (as of seasonal rainfall)
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repose
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a state of resting after exertion or strain
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