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English
5th Grade
03/03/2012

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fervor
Definition
intense and passionate feeling
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pagan
Definition
a person holding religious beliefs other than those of Christians
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vengeance
Definition
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
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commence
Definition
to begin or start
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ecstatic
Definition
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness of joyful excitement
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seize
Definition
take hold of suddenly and forcibly
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enslaved
Definition
to make someone a slave
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abash
Definition
to cause to feel embarrassed or ashamed
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hue
Definition
a color or shade
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quiver
Definition
to tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
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gesture
Definition
a movement of part of the body, especially the hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
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docile
Definition
ready to accept control or instruction, submissive
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stalwart
Definition
loyal, reliable, and hardworking
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cultivate
Definition
prepare and use land for crops or gardening
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reluctant
Definition
unwilling and hesitant, disinclined
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exasperate
Definition
irritate intensely, infuriate
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relinquish
Definition
voluntarily cease to keep or claim, give up
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assurance
Definition
a positive declaration intended to give confidence, a promise
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