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Mrs. Swarts's class
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English
8th Grade
10/11/2007

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barricade
Definition

verb; a structure set up to block a passage

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cache
Definition

noun; a hiding place in the ground for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.

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fumigate
Definition

verb; to use smoke or fumes in order to kill off rodents or insects; to disinfect

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brusquely
Definition

adverb; in an abrupt, sudden manner

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perpetual
Definition

adjective; lasting for an indefinitely long time; continuing without interruption

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reserve
Definition

noun; self-restraint in the way one looks or acts

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ineptitude
Definition

noun; incompetence, clumisness; displaying a lack of judgement

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ravage
Definition

noun; serious damage; widespread destruction

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improvise
Definition

verb; to put together or act with little or no preparation or planning

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rationalize
Definition

verb; to make self-satisfying but incorrect explanations about one's behavior

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