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Around the World in 80 Days
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22
Literature
10th Grade
09/12/2012

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Conscientiously (p. 20)
Definition
meticulous; careful; scrupulous
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Chary (p. 21)
Definition
hesitant; cautious; vigilant
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Hitherto (p. 21)
Definition
up to this time; that time
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Alms (p. 22)
Definition
donations to the poor; charity
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Ensconced (p. 23)
Definition
1. concealed; hidden;
2. established,; settled
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Plied (p. 28)
Definition
to travel regularly; to practice or perform diligently
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Sojourning (p. 28)
Definition
to take up temporary residence usually while traveling; pit-stop
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Contemptible (p. 30)
Definition
worthy of contempt; scorn; despicable
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Shillings (p.30)
Definition
money; coin
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Dogmatically (p.30)
Definition
express opinion strongly as if they were facts; dictatorial
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Quay (p.30)
Definition
a structure built parallel to the bank of a water way and used as a landing place or dock.
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Preamble (p.33)
Definition
without introductions
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Phlegmatic (p. 34)
Definition
calm; unemotional; composed
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Cogitating (p. 38)
Definition
to ponder or meditate deeply; think
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Equanimity (p.39)
Definition
self-controlled; calmness; composure
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Rogue (p.39)
Definition
a dishonest or worthless person; vagrant
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Ere (p. 39)
Definition
before
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Propitious (p. 40)
Definition
A good omen; advantageous; favorable
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Exertions (p. 40)
Definition
to put forth much force or effort; wield
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Scrupulously (p.40)
Definition
having high moral integrity; exact; careful; upright
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Caprice (p.40)
Definition
a sudden impulsive, unmotivated action or change; whim
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Boisterous (p.40)
Definition
coarse, rowdy; high strong; exuberant; stormy
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