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Vocabularies from novel "The Pearl"
A list of vocabs. from the novel "The Pearl"
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English
9th Grade
11/11/2010

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monotonously
Definition
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying
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gutteral
Definition
harsh, of or pertaining to the throat
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irresolution
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lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose
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def
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excellent (slang)
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escarpment
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a long, precipitous, clifflike ridge of land, rock, etc.
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petulant
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moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation
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threshed
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to seperate the grain or seeds from (a cereal plant or the like) by some mechanical means
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lament
Definition
to feel or express sorrow or regret for
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leprosy
Definition
chronic, mildly infectious disease caused by mycobacterium leprea, affecting the nervous system, skin, and nasal nucosa, etc.
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divert
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to turn aside from a path or course; deflect
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fondle
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to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly
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countenanced
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the look or expression of the face
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vision
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the power of seeing; sensing of light
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graft
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inserf from one tree/plant into a slit in another so that it would grow there.
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clevises
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U-shaped yoke at the end of a chain or rod, between ends of which a lever hook
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dignity
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a proud or self respecting manner
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rampart
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a wide bank of earth, often with a wall on top
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stalwart
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strongly built; strong and brave
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collusion
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a secret agreement for some wrong purpose
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