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English
9th Grade
05/23/2011

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elucidate
Definition
throw light upon; explain, make clear
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intrepid
Definition
brace; not afraid; fearless, bold; dauntless
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terminate
Definition
bring to an end to; put a stop to; end; come to an end
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valid
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having force; well founded; sound; legally binding
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dynamo
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machine for generating electricity, forceful, engergetic, hardworking person; go-getter; powerhouse
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The Establishment
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controlling group; group of powerful leaders who represent the established order of society; ruling inner circle of a nation or institution
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sovereign
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free, self-governing, independent, autonomous; supreme in power or authority 
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stamina
Definition
power to endure or withstand fatigue; illness, hardship etc., endurance, vigor, strength
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acoustics
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science that deals with sound;qualities of a room; sound producing qualities
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calisthenics
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systematic excercise 
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histrionics
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art of acting ; dramatics; artificial, showy display of emotion
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tactics
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art of arranging or manuevering military or naval forces
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axiom
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statement accepted as true,established rule or principle
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exclusive
Definition
keeping all others from a aprt or share; disposed to deny admission to outsiders
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totalitarian
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hacing to do with a government in which one political party has in all places; everywhere
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universally
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in all places; everywhere
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clemency
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mercy, leniency; mildness of temper toward offenders
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condone
Definition
forgive; overlook; pardon; excuse
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peevish
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cross; irratable; ill-tempered; fretful
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succumb
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yield; give into; overpowering force
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deference
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respect; yielding; to the will or opinion of another; honor
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enhance
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make greater; increasel augment; improve
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futile
Definition
innefective, serving no useful purpose; use less
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hale
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healthy; well; vigurous
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adversity
Definition
misfortune; trouble; misery; bad luck
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fortuitous
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accidental; happening; by chance; casual
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soothsayer
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perso who claims to fortell events; preditor
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venturesome
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inclined to take chances; adventurous; daring; bold
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confirm
Definition
strengthen, add firmness to
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deviate
Definition
depart from an established way or course
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turbulent
Definition
causing turmoil or unrest; boisterous; unruly
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audacious
Definition
bold; daring; dearless; intrepid; too bold; impudent; insolent
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extirpate
Definition
pull up by roots; destroy completely; exterminate; erodicate
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obdurate
Definition
unmoved by persuation or pity; hardened in feelings; obstinatel unyielding; inflexible
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scathing
Definition
very harsh; bitterlly; severe; caustic; fearing
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boor
Definition
one who has bad manners; rude; insensitive person
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buffoon
Definition
person who amuses others by joking, clowning or trying to funny
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mentor
Definition
wise; trusted advisor or guide ;teacher; tutor; coach
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stoic
Definition
perso who is indefferent to joy or grief and endures pain or misfortune; calmly; without flinch
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mendacious
Definition
lying; deceitful; dishonestl untruthful
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vacillating
Definition
constantly changing ones mind; indecisive
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venal
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easily bribed; open to corruption; purchasable; crooked; mercenary
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verbose
Definition
using or containing an unnecesary and wearisome amount of words; wordy
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conspirator
Definition
person who takes part in conspiring; plotter
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impostor
Definition
person who assumes somone else's identity to decieve others; fraud; charlatan; deceiver
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maverick
Definition
doesnt fo along with the ideas of a party or group but ranks as independent
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nonentity
Definition
mediocre person; person of no title or no achievments or distiction
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erudicte
Definition
having or showing a great deal of knowledge acquiried through reading and studying; learned; scholar 
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impeccable
Definition
free from defect or blame; flawless; fauntless; tauntless; 
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judicious
Definition
showing or exercising sound judgment, sensible, wise, discreet
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reslilient
Definition
capable of quickly recovering; flexible; capable of springing back to original shape
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arrogate
Definition
claim or seize without right or justification; appropruate; unsure
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cordial
Definition
warm and sincere; hearty; amiable; genial
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interrogate
Definition
ask questions of; examine; quiz
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mediocre
Definition
of low, middle or ordinary quality; barely acceptable
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extempraneous
Definition
spoken or performed with little or no advance preporation; improvied
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ignoramus
Definition
person who knowns little; ignorant person; dunce
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impecunious
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having little or no money; poor; penniless; indegent
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iota
Definition
very small quantity; insignificant amount ; particle; ounce
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lukewarm
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barely warm; having or showing little enthusiasm
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amenable
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agreeable; irresponsible to authority; pleasant , willing to give into 
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guise
Definition
appearence; resemblance
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gird
Definition
to encircle as with a belt; to prepare
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fetish
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an object of unreasonable, obsessive reverence or attention
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wane
Definition
to decrease gradually
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elfin
Definition
small and aprightly; mischevious; fairy-like
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aggrandize
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to increase in size; enlarge; to cause to appear greater in power; influence
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tether
Definition
a rope or chain that allows limited movement; the limit of ones resources or strength
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entice
Definition
to lure; to tempt in a pleasing fashion
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misanthropy
Definition
someone who hates mankind
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coup
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a violent overthrow of  government by a small group; a victorious accomplishment
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cloister
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a tranquil, secluded place
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insouciant
Definition
calm and carefree; lighthearted
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callous
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unfeeling; insensitive
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dearth
Definition
scarcity; lack of
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deft
Definition
skillful; dexterious
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