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Vocab Semester 2
All vocab
21
English
8th Grade
01/13/2010
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succumbing
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giving in, yield
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genesis
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origin, beginning
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enhances
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improves, intensify
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curtails
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cut short, reduce
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recollect
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recall, remember
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stretch
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lenght of time or distance
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contemplated
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CONSIDER something, ponder
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cumbersome
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burdensome
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humiliating
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embarrased, lower someones pride or dignity
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deterrent
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something that restrains/discourages
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failsafe
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guaranteed, sure to succeed
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seduce
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persuades, draws in
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petty
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insignificant
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heartening
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encouraging
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yearning
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longing for something
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inundated
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overwhelmed, flooded
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incessant
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unceasing
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alluring
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attractive, fascinating
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perpetual
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everlasting
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net
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final
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received
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generally accept
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