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vocab test 12-21
cumulative test of chapters 12-21 in vocabulary power plus book
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English
9th Grade
04/24/2011

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deluge
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a flood; an overwhelming rush
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catholic
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universal; wide-ranging
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eerie
Definition
weird; mysterious; strange and frightening
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martial
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warlike; relating to the military
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anthropomorphic
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attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods
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beneficiary
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one who receives benefits
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careen
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to swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion
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aplomb
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self-confidence
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guile
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slyness and cunning in dealing with others
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modicum
Definition
a small amount
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fester
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to grow embittered over time; to rot
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languish
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to become weak or feeble; to lose strength
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pall
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something that covers or conceals
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havoc
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great destruction; chaos
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rancid
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having a bad taste or smell; spoiled
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holocaust
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a great or complete destruction of life
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embroil
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to draw into a conflict or fight
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anachronism
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something or someone existing outside of its proper time
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denigrate
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to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of
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humane
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kind; compassionate
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effusive
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emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative
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