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Vocabulary for Anthem
Book Anthem - Vocabulary - English 9
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9th Grade
09/24/2015

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Abyss
Definition
bottomless hole, a vast expanse or great depth
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advocacy
Definition
support of an idea or cause
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approbation
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official approval, praise and commendation
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atone
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to make amends
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baseness
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the quality of lacking higher values
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defile
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to make dirty, to desecrate, to pollute
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depravity
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moral corruption, a wicked act
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discern
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to differentiate between two things
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ecstacy
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extreme happiness
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fluid
Definition
smooth and effortless
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furrow
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to make wrinkles
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heedless
Definition
disregarding, thoughtless
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illustrious
Definition
notably outstanding, famous
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infamous
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having a reputation of the worst kind, vicious
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lassitude
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feeling of weariness, fatigue
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perishable
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likely to decay
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portal
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a doorway (especially large)
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raze
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to completely destroy
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revere
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to honor, to regard with respect
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sieve
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a utencil for sifting or straining
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submissive
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yielding or surrenduring oneself to the will of another
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tarry
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to delay in coming or going
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vindictive
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revengeful, spiteful
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virtuous
Definition
having excellent morals; rightous
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whim
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a sudden or impulsive action
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