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12th Grade
01/14/2009

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apprise
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v. To make aware of; to inform.
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beatific
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adj. Marked by a joyful appearance; blissful
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cogent
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adj. Forceful, to the point, and convincing
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colloquy
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n. A conversation or dialogue, especially on a serious subject
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deprave
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v. To corrupt morally; to debase
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discrete
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adj. unconnected to other parts; separate and distinct.
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efface
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v. 1. To remove clear evidence of; to rub out or erase. 2. To make (oneself) inconspicuous.
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elucidate
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v. To make clear by explanation; to clarify
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inferno
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n. Hell or a fiery place that seems like hell; a place of destruction or great suffering
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lachrymose
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adj. Tearful; tending to induce tears; melancholic
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morbid
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adj. 1. Marked by gloomy or unwholesome thoughts. 2. Affected by or caused by disease.
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omniscient
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adj. Aware of everything that is going ton; all-knowing.
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palliative
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adj. Serving to make less painful or severe
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preternatural
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adj. beyond what is normal or natural; incapable of being explained or understood.
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salutary
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adj. 1. Promoting a beneficial effect. 2. Healthful
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