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Chapter 5
Beast from Water
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Literature
11th Grade
09/12/2014

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obscure
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not clearly understood or expressed, difficult to find
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opaque
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not transmitting or reflecting light
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gnaw
Definition
to bite or chew with teeth
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speculation
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a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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scowl
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a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
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jabber
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rapid and indistinct speech
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jeer
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showing contempt by derision
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indigo
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a blue dye obtained by plants or made synthetically
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formulate
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elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
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mimicry
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the act of mimicking, imitative behavior
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inarticulate
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without or deprived of the use of speech or words
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gibbering
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to speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
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improvisation
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an unplanned expedient
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