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Vocabulary The Secret Life of Bees
Chapters 7 & 8
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English
9th Grade
01/25/2016

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intrusion
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an illegal act of entering, seizing, or taking possession of another's property.
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pallet
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a small, low, portable platform on which goods are placed for storage or moving, as in a warehouse or vehicle.
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hightailed
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to go away or leave rapidly
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consignment
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property sent to an agent for sale, storage, or shipment.
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remnants
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a fragment or scrap leftover
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monogram
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a design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combined or interlaced, commonly one's initials, often printed on stationery, embroidered on clothing, etc.
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flair
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a natural talent, aptitude, or ability;
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monastery
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a house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows.
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Bohemian
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of or relating to Bohemia, its people, or their language.
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literal
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true to fact; not exaggerated; actual or factual
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flamenco
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a style of dancing, that is strongly rhythmic and involves vigorous actions, as clapping the hands and stamping the feet.
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hordes
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a large group, multitude, number, etc.; a mass or crowd:
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hysterical
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uncontrollably emotional.
irrational from fear, emotion, or an emotional shock.
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ascribed
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to credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute:
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intrude
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to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
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unthinkable
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inconceivable; unimaginable:
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despicable
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regarded with distaste, disgust, or disdain; contemptible:
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Pantented
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the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
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