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Wanamaker Words2
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English
8th Grade
01/23/2014

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imperious
Definition
to assume authority or power without justification; arrogant; haughty
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vile
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disgusting; evil; horrible
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obscure
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hidden; unknown; hard to understand or see
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appease
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to pacify; to try and create calm or peace
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malignant
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sickness; dangerous in health; having ill-will; wanting to possiblely hurt another
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imperative
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very important; crucial
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loll
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to lounge in a relaxed fashion; to hang loosely
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futile
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hopeless; pointless; no matter how hard you try the outcome you want is unlikely to happen
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kindred
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of a similar group or family; tribe; to share commonalities
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vicarious
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to experience something second-hand
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thrash
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to beat a person or animal repeatedly; to use violence

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ignominous
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to be publicly shamed or humiliated
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placate
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to appease; to calm one down; to pacify; to soothe
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trice
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in a short time frame; to be done quickly
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cunning
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to be clever or sly; sometimes underhanded; to be able to plan and manipulate another to get what you want
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contemplate
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to look or think thoughtfully and thoroughly
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resolute
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to be determined in accomplishing something; to be disciplined in working toward a goal.
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cadence
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a rhythm in sound or movement
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goad
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to provoke or annoy
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shrewd
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clever; sharp in judgement
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salient
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most noticeable or important
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terse
Definition
sparing in the use of words; abrupt
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voracious
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wanting or devouring great quantities of food
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jaded
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tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something 
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cajole
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persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
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daunted
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feel intimidated or apprehensive
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covert
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not openly acknowledged or displayed
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inexorable
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impossible to stop or prevent
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travail
Definition
painful or laborious effort 
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insidious
Definition
stealthily treacherous or deceitful
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