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December exam
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English
9th Grade
11/20/2014
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quixotic
 Definition
impractical
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enrage
 Definition
to infuriate
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milieu
 Definition
surroundings
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propulsive
 Definition
propelling force
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arduous
 Definition
hard, tiresome
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askew
 Definition
crooked, awry
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reminisce
 Definition
recalling the past
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ambiance
 Definition
mood, atmosphere
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opportune
 Definition
occurring at a good time
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ballistics
 Definition
the study of projectiles
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dulcet
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melodious, soothing
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coterie
 Definition
close associates
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lassitude
 Definition
listless, weariness
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histrionic
 Definition
overly dramatic
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girth
 Definition
distance around
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austere
 Definition
unadorned, stern
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laconic
 Definition
using few words
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expunge
 Definition
to remove
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gossamer
 Definition
something delicate
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lament
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express sorrow
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harrowing
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disturbing, frightening
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cacophony
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harsh sounds
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aptitude
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natural ability
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aloof
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reserved in manor
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endure
 Definition
put up with hardships
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connoisseur
 Definition
an expert in taste
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cower
 Definition
to cringe with fear
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incongruous
 Definition
not appropriate
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chronic
 Definition
continuous
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irascible
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easily angered
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myriad
 Definition
large number
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procrastinate
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to put off
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accolade
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praise
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impede
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interfer with
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grandiloquent
 Definition
impress with words
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forbear
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to refrain from
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noxious
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harmful
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migratory
 Definition
wandering move
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proficient
 Definition
skillful
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evade
 Definition
elude or avoid
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harangue
 Definition
to berate, lecture
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efface
 Definition
to rub away
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atrophy
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to wither away
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asunder
 Definition
separate into parts
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incite
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arouse to action
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alienate
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to make hostile
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consensus
 Definition
general agreement
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mode
 Definition
manner, fashion
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doldrums
 Definition
period of inactivity
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craven
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cowardly
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obtuse
 Definition
block-headed
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catapult
 Definition
slingshot
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martyr
 Definition
one who sacrafices
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facilitate
 Definition
to make easier
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muster
 Definition
collect, inspect
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congenial
 Definition
pleasant, social
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aspire
 Definition
hopeful goal
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curtail
 Definition
to lessen, shorten
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scrutinize
 Definition
to look overcarefully
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beget
 Definition
give birth to
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