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Vocab - Week 3
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English
8th Grade
03/13/2010

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trifle
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(verb) to pass time in an unimportant, insignificant way
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forte
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(noun) a strong point, as of a person; that in which one excels
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discordant
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(adjective) disagreeable to the ear; harsh sounding
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epoch
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(noun) a point of time distinguished by a particular event or state of affairs; a memorable date
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insurrection
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(noun) an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government
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dissipation
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(noun) mental distraction; amusement; diversion
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impudence
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(noun) offensively bold behavior
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imbue
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(verb) to inspire or influence thoroughly
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hectoring
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(verb) to behave like a bully; swagger
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annihilate
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(verb) to reduce to utter ruin or nonexistence; destroy utterly
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