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English
11th Grade
05/02/2012

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Requiem
Definition
Mass for the dead
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crestfallen
Definition
dispirited, dejected
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mockery
Definition
contempt, ridicule, derision
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measly
Definition
contemptible small or insignificant
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indignantly
Definition
marked anger from something unjust, unworthy, or mean
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insinuates
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to introduce subtly, artfully or indirectly
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anemic
Definition
blood deficient
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idolized
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to make into an image of god false god
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agitation
Definition
irregular, rapid motion; excitement; earnest discussion; emotional disturbance, perturbation
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Valise
Definition
suitcase, small piece of luggage
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dispel
Definition
to drive away by scattering; dissipate
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philandering
Definition
love without serious intent
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reproach
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an expression of disapproval
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caliber
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degree of mental capacity for excellence
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earnest
Definition
intensely serious state of mind
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audible
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capable of being heard
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falters
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to move unsteadily, stumble to hesitate in speech
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implacably
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not capable of appeasement
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louse
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parasitic insects on warm blooded animals
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spite
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petty malice or ill will to annoy or anger to treat maliciously
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elegiacally
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melancholy in tone
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idyllic
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peaceful or country
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somberly
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dark gloomy grave in tone
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vain
Definition
of no real value
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