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English
8th Grade
10/27/2010
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petty
 Definition
Little importance
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squeamish
 Definition
easily grossed out by blood or other stuff
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squalid
 Definition
dirty or shabby cuzza poverty or neglect
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unnerving
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causing a feeling of nervousness
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ravage
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to destroy
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resolute
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possesing determination and pourposefullness
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cowed
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to subdue into obedience
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jostle
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to bump or shake
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prostrate
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to lay flat on the ground
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impose
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to force people to agree
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supplant
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to put something in place of
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futility
 Definition
lack of usefulness or effectiveness
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profess
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to declare openly
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maxim
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a rule of conduct

 
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tractable
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easily led

 
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ignominious
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deserving shame
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sordid
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extremely dirty
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repose
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to lie a a state of rest
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malign
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to speak evil of
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gilded
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to cover in a fine layer of gold
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filial
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relating to a son or daughter
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vivacio
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lively or spirited
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expounded
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to explain or talk about
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reproached
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to blame or find fault in
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tyranny
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government characterized  by unjust rule and opression
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dissentients
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a group of people who disagree with higher rule
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apathy
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the feeling of not caring
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hearken
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to listen to or pay attention
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invective
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a curse or a expression of abuse
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convivial
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friendly
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virile
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masculinity or strength
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salient
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outstanding or prominent
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surly
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angry or ill-tempered
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-fortitude-
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-strength-in-the-face-of-hardship-
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robust
 Definition
showing good signs of health
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