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Units 1-6
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9th Grade
12/19/2010
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extremity
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farthest or outermost point or part; extreme measure
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epic
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long poem about adventure of great hero; grand in scope
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replenish
 Definition
refill or resupply
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negotiate
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settle by discussing
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inconspicuous
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ordinary
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intact
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whole, no part missing
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demoralize
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undermine confidence
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disperse
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break up or scatter
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landlocked
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surrounded by land
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annals
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chronological records
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eradicate
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eliminate or destroy completely
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meander
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wander without direction
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havoc
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destructon
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manifest
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obvious
to show; reveal
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recede
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move back/recede; lesson
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fervent
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passionate; strongly devoted
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inflammation
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redness, heat, painfulness as result of injury or infection
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belligerent
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aggressive; warlike
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hideous
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horrible, disgusting, repulsive, ugly
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prowess
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bravery, unusual skill
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venerable
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deserving respect because of age, dignity, or character
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medieval
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belonging to Middle Ages
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heredity
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transmitted from parent to child
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amity
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friendship
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potion
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liquid with special powers
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devout
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deeply religious; sincere
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chivalry
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code of honor and courtesy
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sovereign
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ruler
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quest
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hunt or search
seek
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defile
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make filthy or dirty; corrupt
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entice
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attract; tempt
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meditate
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think quietly or deeply
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undergo
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endure; experience
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omen
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warning
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citadel
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fortress
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retrieve
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find and bring back
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emissary
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messenger
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herald
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someone who carries messages or announces things to come
announce
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garb
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clothing
to dress
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docile
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gentle; easy to manage
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sinister
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evil
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unscrupulous
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having no principle of right and wrong
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seethe
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excited (angry)
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arrogance
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overbearing pride
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yearn
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long for or desire
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kindle
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arouse; set on fire
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spurn
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reject with scorn and contempt
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smug
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self-satisfied
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frivolous
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silly; unimportant
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