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Chap 3 vocab
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11th Grade
12/16/2010
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abode
 Definition
dwelling place
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absolve
 Definition
clear of guilt
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aversion
 Definition
a strong dislike
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bestowed
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applied/ used
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censurer
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one who expresses strong disapproval or harsh criticism
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daunted
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intimidated or frightened
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decorum
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dignified behavior, speech
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dirge
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funeral song or tune
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dolefully
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mournfully
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implore
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to beg urgently
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melancholy
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gloomy or sad
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nonconformist
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someone who doesn't follow traditionally excepted ideas or beliefs
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ominous
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portending evil or harm
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ostentation
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display meant to impress others.
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parsimony
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extreme economy/ stinginess
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peculiar
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belonging particularly to one person, group, or land
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piety
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religious devotion
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predominate
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to have controlling power/ to dominate
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propitious
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helpful or advantages, favorable
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prowess
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superior strength, courage, or daring especially in battle
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repose
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to rest or relax
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resolute
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firm or steady, unwavering
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singular
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unusual or remarkable
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surmise
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to guess
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tempest
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violent storm
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