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10th Grade
04/26/2009

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repose
Definition
the act or condition of resting; relaxation; peace of mind; composure
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sloth
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laziness; indolence
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somnabulate
Definition
to walk while asleep
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somnolence
Definition
drowsiness; sleepiness
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soporific
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causing or tending to cause sleep; drowsy; a sleep-inducing drug
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stupor
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a condition of reduced sensibility or consciousness; daze
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lethargy
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drowsy or sluggish indifference; an unconscious state resembling deep sleep
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languid
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lazily slow or relaxed; lacking spirit or energy;weak; causing a feeling of laziness
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dilatory
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characterized by procrastination; tending or intended to cause delay
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quiescent
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in a condition of inactivity or rest
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aggradize
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to make something seem greater; exaggerate
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exorbitance
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the condition of exceeding reasonable or proper limits; excessiveness; extravagance
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grandoise
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characterized by affected grandeur; pompous; grand
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hyperbole
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an exaggerated statement often used as a figure of speech
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intemporate
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not temporate or moderate
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obsess
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to preoccupy the mind excessively
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opulence
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the state of having or displaying great wealth and luxury; a state of abundance
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profligate
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recklessly wasteful or extravagant;completely given to self-indulgence
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satiate
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to gratify to excess; to satisfy fully
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superfluous
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beyond what is required or sufficient; extra
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