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Chapter 4 and half of 5 Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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Literature
8th Grade
01/23/2013

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dwindled
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gradually became less until only a little was left
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brazen
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bold; unafraid
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indignity
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something that offends a person’s pride or sense of dignity
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humility
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shame; lack of pride
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jaunt
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short trip, usually for pleasure
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acknowledge
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to express recognition of
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sustain
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to keep alive
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probability
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likelihood
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optimism
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a positive outlook on things
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bayou
Definition
slow, marshy body of water leading to a lake or river
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Cajun
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native of Louisiana descended from the French exiles of Acadia
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alien
Definition
strange
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trounce
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to beat or thrash
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placard
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printed or written announcement for display in a public place
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sympathetic
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agreeable; understanding of one’s problems
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skeptical
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doubting; questioning
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syncopating
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in music, stressing the beat that is usually weak
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nonchalant
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cool, carefree, and unconcerned
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