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Chapter 1-8 Vocabulary
vocabulary workshop level E
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9th Grade
12/15/2008

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CHAPTER ONE.
Definition
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adulterate
Definition
to corrupt, make worse by addition of something of lesser value
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ambidextrous
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able to use both hands equally well, very skillful
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augment
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to make larger
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bereft
Definition
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
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to or arrange; to form up
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dour
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stern, unyielding, gloomy
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fortitude
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courage in facing difficulties
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gape
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to stare with mouth open; to open the mouth wide
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gibe
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to utter taunting words, and expression of scorn
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guise
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and external apperance, cover, mask
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insididous
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sly, treacherous
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intimation
Definition
a hint, in direct suggestion
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opulent
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wealthy, rich, plenitful, luxurious
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pliable
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easily bent, flexible
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reiterate
Definition
to say again, repeat
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stolid
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not easily moved mentally or physically, dull
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tentative
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experimental in nature, uncertain, hestitant
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unkempt
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not combed; untidy; rude; unpolished
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verbatim
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word for word; exactly as written
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warily
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cautiously, with great care, very careful, carefully
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CHAPTER TWO.
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adroit
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skillful, expert in use of the hands or mind
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amicable
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peaceable, friendly
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averse
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having deep-seated distaste;opposed, unwilling
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belligerent
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warlike, giving to fighting, aggressive
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benevolent
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kindly, charitable
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cursory
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hasty, not thorough
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duplicity
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treacher, deceitfulness, fraud
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extol
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to praise extravagantly
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feasible
Definition
possible, able to be done
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grimace
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a wry face, facil disortion; pain expression
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holocaust
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to large scale destruction, especially by fire
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impervious
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not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance
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impetus
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a moving force, impulse, simulus
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jeopardy
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danger, risk, hazard
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meticulous
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extremely carefil; fussy
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nostalgia
Definition
a longing for something in the past
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quintessence
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the purest essence or form of something
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retrogress
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to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
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scrutinize
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to examine closely
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tepid
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lukewarm,insipid
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CHAPTER THREE.
Definition
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adversary
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an enemy,opponent
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alienate
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to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey
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artifice
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a skillful or ingenious divce; a clever trick, a clever skill
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coerce
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to compel, force
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craven
Definition
cowardly, a coward
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culinary
Definition
of or related to cooking or the kitchen
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delete
Definition
to erase, wipe out, cut out
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demise
Definition
a death, especially of a person in a lofty postition
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exhilarate
Definition
to enlivin, cheer, gladden, excite
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fallow
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plowed but not seeded; in active; redish-yellow
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harass
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to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
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inclement
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stormy, harsh; servere in attitude or action
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muse
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to think about in a dreamy way, ponder
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negligible
Definition
so important that it can be disregarded
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perpetuate
Definition
to make permanent or long lasting
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precedent
Definition
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action
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puntitve
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unflicting or aiming at punishment
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sojourn
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a temporary stay
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urbane
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refined in manner or style, suave
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CHAPTER FOUR.
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affliliated
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associated, connected
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ascertain
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to find out
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attainment
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an accomplishment, the act of achieving
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bequeath
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to give or pass on as an inheritance
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cogent
Definition
forceful, convincing
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converge
Definition
to move towards the point
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disperce
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to scatter, spread far and wide
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esteem
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to regard highly; respect
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explunge
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to erase, destroy
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finite
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having limits; lasting for a limited time
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invulnerable
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` not able to be wounded or hurt
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malevolent
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spiteful, showing ill will
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nonchalant
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cool and confident, unconcerned
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omniscient
Definition
knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding
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panacea
Definition
perfect world, cure-all, an answer to all problems
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scrupulous
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exact, careful,attending throughly to details
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skulk
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to move about stealthy; to lie in hiding
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supercilious
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proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
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uncanny
Definition
strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
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venial
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easily excused; pardonable
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CHAPTER FIVE.
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altruisic
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unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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assent
Definition
to express agreement
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benefactor
Definition
one who does good to others
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chivalrous
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marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knighly
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clemency
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mercy, humaneness; mildness,modernateness
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dearth
Definition
lack of somthing, a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
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diffident
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shy,lacking, self-confidence; modest, reserved
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discrepancy
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a difference; a lack of agreement
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embark
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to go aboard, to make a start
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facile
Definition
easily done or attained; ready, effortless
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indomitable
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not able to be stopped; refusing to yield
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infallible
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free from error; absolutely dependable
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plod
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to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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pungent
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causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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remiss
Definition
neglectful in performance of ones's duty, carless
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repose
Definition
to rest to li; place, relaxtion, peaceful
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teremity
Definition
rashness, boldness, courage(not wise courage)
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truculent
Definition
fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive
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unfeigned
Definition
sincere, real, without pretense
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virulent
Definition
extremely poisonous, gossip, attitude, behavoir, disease
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CHAPTER SIX.
Definition
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accede
Definition
to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
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brandish
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to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
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comprise
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to include or contain; to be made up of
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deft
Definition
skillful, nimble
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deft
Definition
skillful, nimble
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destitute
Definition
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
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explicit
Definition
definite, clearly stated
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extirpate
Definition
to tear up by the roots
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inopportunate
Definition
coming at a bad time, not appropriate
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ironic
Definition
sugegesting anincongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic
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musty
Definition
stale, moldy; out-of-date, ancient
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officious
Definition
meddling; excessively forward in offering service or assuming authority
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omnious
Definition
unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
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pinnable
Definition
a high peak or point
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premeditated
Definition
considered beforehand, deliberately planned, preplanned, prearranged
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rampant
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growing without check, running wild
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solace
Definition
comfort, relief, to comfort
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stately
Definition
dignified, majestic
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supple
Definition
bending easily, flexible
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suppress
Definition
to stop by force, put down
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venal
Definition
open to or marked by bribery or corruption; dishonest
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CHAPTER SEVEN.
Definition
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abhor
Definition
to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
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amend
Definition
to change in a formal way; to change for the better
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buffet
Definition
to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty
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chaos
Definition
great confusion, disorder
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commodious
Definition
roomy, spacious
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corrosive
Definition
eating away gradually, spiteful
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discern
Definition
to see clearly, recognize
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extant
Definition
still exitsting; not exterminated, destory, or lost
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implicate
Definition
to involve in;connect with or related to
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inter
Definition
to bury, commit to earth, with in
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martinet
Definition
a strict disciplinarian. a stickler for the rules
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obviate
Definition
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dipose of
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renegade
Definition
one who leaves a group, a deseter, outlaw
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reprehensible
Definition
deserving blame or punishment
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somber
Definition
dark, gloomy; depressed
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squalid
Definition
filthy, dirty, wretched, debased
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turbulent
Definition
disorderly, riotous, violent;stormy
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vociferious
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loud and noisy; compelling attention
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waive
Definition
to do without, give up voluntarilt, defer
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CHAPTER EIGHT.
Definition
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animosity
Definition
strong dislike
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apathy
Definition
lack of feeling, lack of emotion
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apprehensive
Definition
fearful or anxious, especially about the future, worried about what is comming
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commend
Definition
tp praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
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compatible
Definition
able to work together
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condolence
Definition
an expression of sympathy
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consecrate
Definition
to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose
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decrepit
Definition
old and feeble; worn-out, ruined
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ingenuous
Definition
innocent,simple
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multifarious
Definition
having reat variety; numerous and diverse
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obsolete
Definition
out of date,old, no longer in use
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omnivorous
Definition
eating evey kinds of food
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parsimonious
Definition
stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
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quandary
Definition
a state of perplexity or doubt
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recalcitrant
Definition
stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
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reprisal
Definition
an injury done for an injury
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revel
Definition
to take great pleasure in; a wild celebration
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stultify
Definition
to make ineffective or useless, cripple
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suave
Definition
smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
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