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11th Grade
04/07/2013
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pall
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become dull
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lassitude
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weariness
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impute
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attribute
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malcontent
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chronically dissatisfied person
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expedient
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practical, usually without regard for principles or ethical considerations
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insidious
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working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner
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malleable
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capable of being shaped or formed
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baleful
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menacing
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expurgate
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remove objectionable parts
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germane
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relevant
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mentor
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trusted counselor or guide
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prostrate
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lying face down
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mollify
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pacify
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myopic
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near sighted
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nascent
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coming into being
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obstreperous
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noisy
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opportunist
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one who takes advantage of circumstances without regard for principle
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paltry
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trivial
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resurgence
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rising again after defeat
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pariah
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outcast
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uncanny
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seemingly supernatural
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pedant
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teacher who emphasizes minutiae
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reticent
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habitually silent
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perquisite
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any gain beyond stipulated salary
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alliteration
 Definition
the repetition of identical consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words
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