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9th Grade
01/10/2014

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Annihilate
Definition
To completely destroy
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Correlate
Definition
To figure out or create a relationship between two items or events
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Expendable
Definition
Not worth keeping
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Infinitesimally
Definition
In amounts so small as to barely be measured
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Malfunctioning
Definition
Not working or operating
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Paradox
Definition
a statement or event that sounds impossible but seems true
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Resilient
Definition
strong but flexable
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Stagnating
Definition
Becoming foul or rotten from lack of movement
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Subliminal
Definition
Below the level of consciousness
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Undulate
Definition
To move in waves or in a smooth wavelike motion
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Tangible
Definition
Capable of being felt or touched
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Quarry
Definition
The object of a hunt
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Disarming
Definition
Removing or overcoming suspicion; inspring confidence
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Cultivated
Definition
Refined or cultured in manner
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Amenity
Definition
Something that adds to ones comfort or convencince
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Condone
Definition
To forgive or overlook
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Droll
Definition
Amusingly odd or comical
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Scruples
Definition
A feeling of uneasiness
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Solicitously
Definition
In a manner expressing care or concern
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Imperative
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Absolutely neccessary
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Zealous
Definition
Intensely enthusiastic
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Uncanny
Definition
So remarkable as to seem supernatural
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Instigate
Definition
To stir up or provoke
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Vestibule
Definition
A small entryway within a building
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Agile
Definition
Able to move quickly and easily
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Falter
Definition
To hesitate from lack of confidence or courage
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Ransack
Definition
To search or examine vigorously
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Prudence
Definition
The use of good judgement and common sense
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Ravage
Definition
Serious damage
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Assertion
Definition
A statement
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Coveted
Definition
Greedily desired or wished for
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Chronicle
Definition
Record of events
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Trepidation
Definition
Nervous Fear
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Inaudibly
Definition
In a way that is impossible to hear
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Optimal
Definition
Most favorable;Best
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Increment
Definition
A small, slight growth or increase
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Cadence
Definition
A balanced rhythmic flow
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Inept
Definition
Generally incompetent
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Inexplicably
Definition
In a way that is difficult or impossible to explain
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Unequivocal
Definition
Allowing no doubt or misunderstanding
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Prospects
Definition
Chances or possibilities especially for finnancial success
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Incessantly
Definition
Without interuption; continously
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Vexation
Definition
Irritation; Annoyance
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Pauper
Definition
A poor person especially one who depends on public charity
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Adulation
Definition
Excessive praise or flattery
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Disconsolate
Definition
Extremely depressed or dejected
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Aghast
Definition
Filled with shock or horror
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Gamut
Definition
An entire range or series
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Privation
Definition
The lack of a basic necessity or a comfort of life
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Askew
Definition
Crooked to one side
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