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Undergraduate 2
02/14/2012

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Abolished
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to destroy, efface, put an end to
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Anthology
Definition
a collection of selected writing by one or more authors
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Contrive
Definition
to bring about or effect by a plan, scheme, or the like; manage
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Insufferably
Definition
not to be endured; intolerable
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Inexorable
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unyielding; unalterable
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Reverence
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a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe
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Convoluted
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complicated; intricately involved
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Lunacy
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insanity; mental disorder
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Iota
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a very small quantity; jot; whit
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Indefensible
Definition
not justifiable; inexcusable
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Ruinous
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Bringing or tending to bring ruin; destructive; disastrous
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Jargon
Definition
the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, group
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Mundane
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common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative
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Euphemism
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the substitution of a mild, Indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt
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Appalling
Definition
causing dismay or horror
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