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English
9th Grade
10/25/2008

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abut
Definition
to border, or have a common boundary, to end at a contact point
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aver
Definition
to state, assert, or affirm in a positive way
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cant
Definition
hypocritical talk, trite sayings, jargon
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coup
Definition
a successful sudden act, an upset or overturning
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crux
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the major vital point, an unresolved problem or question
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dole
Definition
a ration or portion, to distribute
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dupe
Definition
someone easily fooled, to fool
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fiat
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a decree or authoritative command
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flay
Definition
to pull the skin in strips, to strip of possessions
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gibe
Definition
a taunt or scornful comment, to taunt or tease
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mire
Definition
marsh or bog, to drag down or entangle
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rank
Definition
healthy or excessive growth, disgustingly gross or crude, highly noticeable in a negative sense, disgusting in taste or odor, rancid
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sect
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a group unified by beliefs, a religious denomination
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sham
Definition
fake, imposter, an imitation
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wary
Definition
aware of possible danger, keen, alert
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whit
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the tiniest particle or bit imaginable
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wile
Definition
clever ploy for deceitful purposes, a playful trick
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