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8
English
9th Grade
12/03/2007

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Term

Rugged

Definition

 

Sturdy and strong in constitution or construction

 

 

His rugged stature intimidated the children.

Term
Brood
Definition

 

To think moodily or anxiously about something

 

 

The potential volleyball team brooded over the concept of people getting cut

Term
Shambles
Definition

 

A condition of great disorder

 

After the boy got attacked by a shark, his clothes were in shambles

Term
Scruple
Definition

 

Hesitation based on moral grounds

 

His scruples led him to not experiment with drugs while his friends were

Term
Scrounge
Definition

 

Collect or look around for (usually food)

 

The birds scrounged for food to nourish them

Term
Debauchery
Definition

 

A wild gathering (or behavior) involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

 

The party was marked by debauchery due to the amount of alcohol and scandolous dancing

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Swill
Definition

 

To drink large quantities of (liqiud, especially alcholic drinks)

 

The boy and his friends found the key to the liquor cabinet and swilled all of the contents

Term
Rile
Definition

 

To annoy or disturb

 

The little boy riled his mom by begging for a new toy

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