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English
11th Grade
03/02/2011

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Mercurial
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having rapid and unpredictable changes in mood
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Milestone
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a significant or important turning point
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Munificent
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very generous
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nuance
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a subtle distinction or shade of difference
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ominous
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threatening evil or disaster
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ostentatious
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fond of conspicuous display, pompous, pretentious (like to stand out)
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paragon
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a model of excellence
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paramount
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of supreme importance
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patronizing
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acting superior towards or adopting an air of condescension
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polemic
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very argumentative
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perfunctory
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done in a routine manner
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precipitous
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acting with undo haste
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predilection
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a liking or preference for something
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quixotic
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idealistic in an impractical way
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ransack
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to search closely and carefully
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raucous
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harsh, jarring, blaring
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rectitude
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great integrity, moral uprightness, honesty
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corroborate
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to support with evidence, to confirm a claim
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