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Final
Lessons 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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English
9th Grade
04/30/2006

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humdrum
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dull, monotonous, commonplace
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apathy
Definition
a lack of interest or emotion
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apathy
Definition
indifference
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ennui
Definition
a feeling of weariness or dissatisfaction
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ennui
Definition
boredom
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disconsolate
Definition
completely unhappy or sorrowful
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dolor
Definition
mental suffering, sorrow, or distress
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dolor
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grief
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somber
Definition
dark, gloomy, or melancholy
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somber
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grave
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somber
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depressing
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qualm
Definition
a sudden feeling of uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt
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pother
Definition
excitement mixed with confusion
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pother
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bustle
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pother
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fuss
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discompose
Definition
to agitate or disturb the order of
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appall
Definition
to horrify, shock, or dismay
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consternation
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dismay, terror, fearful amazement
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tremulous
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trembling or quivering
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tremulous
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timid
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sustenance
Definition
means of suport
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sustenance
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nourishment
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alimentary
Definition
relating to food or nutrition
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repast
Definition
a meal or food
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wroth
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angry
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crabbed
Definition
cross, ill-tempered, harsh, or grouchy
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rancor
Definition
deep resentment, ill will, hate, or spite
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rankle
Definition
to trouble the mind with lingering distress, pain, or resentment
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acrimony
Definition
biting sharpness or bitterness of speech or manner
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antipathy
Definition
a strong dislike or aversion
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seethe
Definition
to boil over or be violently agitated or excited
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huff
Definition
a fit of anger or resentment
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bluster
Definition
to blow or speak with stormy violence
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rant
Definition
to talk in a loud, wild, extravagant way
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tirade
Definition
a long, angry speech with violent language
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wrangle
Definition
to dispute or argue angrily and noisily
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bicker
Definition
to squabble or argue over trifles
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pommel
Definition
to beat or strike, usually with the fists
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thwack
Definition
to strike or beat with something flat
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predispose
Definition
to incline beforehand
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predispose
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to make receptice or susceptible
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predilection
Definition
a favorable predisposition
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predilection
Definition
partiality
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predilection
Definition
preference
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advocate
Definition
to recommend, plead for, or support, usually public
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corroborate
Definition
to confirm or support or make more certain by giving evidence
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vindicate
Definition
to clear from blame
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vindicate
Definition
justify
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emulate
Definition
to attempt to equal or excel
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emulate
Definition
to imitate or copy with the intention of equaling or surpassing
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venerate
Definition
to revere or regard with deep respect
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extol
Definition
to praise highly
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adulation
Definition
excessive praise of flattery
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repute
Definition
reputation, favor, or esteem
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adjudge
Definition
to decide officially
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accredit
Definition
to authorize, vouch for, or certify
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testimonial
Definition
a token of admiration or gratitude
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testimonial
Definition
a statement of recommendation
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auspices
Definition
patronage, sponsorship, or protection
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arbitrate
Definition
to decide between opposing or contending parties or sides
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abase
Definition
to humble, degrade, or lower in estimation
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debase
Definition
to lower or reduce in value, quality, or dignity
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degrade
Definition
to lower in rank, dignity, or value
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disparage
Definition
to speak slightingly of
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disparage
Definition
to lower in esteem by actions or words
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deprecate
Definition
to plead earnestly against
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deprecate
Definition
to express disapproval of
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contemn
Definition
to view or treat with scorn or lack of respect
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flout
Definition
to mock or scourn
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flout
Definition
to disregard contemptuously
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discredit
Definition
to disbelieve or to cause to disbelieve
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discredit
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to disgrace or to do damage to another's name or reputation
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sully
Definition
to make or become soiled or tarnished
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sully
Definition
defile
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contumely
Definition
contemptuous, insolent, or insulting language or treatment
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revile
Definition
to speak abusively or contemptuously of
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scathing
Definition
bitterly and fiercely severe
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accede
Definition
to agree or consent
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acquiesce
Definition
to consent or accept without protest
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ally
Definition
to unite, join, or relate
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complaisance
Definition
a willingness to please or oblige
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affinity
Definition
an attraction, close relationship, or connection
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crony
Definition
an old friend or close companion
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consort
Definition
to keep company or associate with
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tryst
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a meeting held by appointment
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connubial
Definition
having to do with marriage or the marriage state
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appease
Definition
to pacify, satisfy, relieve
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wheedle
Definition
to coax, usually by flattery, soft words, or begging
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curry
Definition
to flatter in order to win favor
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captivate
Definition
to fascinate or charm
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importune
Definition
to request urgently and repeatedly
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badger
Definition
to nag, torment, tease, or annoy
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goad
Definition
to urge on or prod into action
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browbeat
Definition
to bully or threaten with harsh looks or words
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domineer
Definition
to rule over tyrannically or insolently
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domineer
Definition
to be overbearing
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intimidate
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to make timid or afraid
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subjugate
Definition
to subdue, conquer, or bring under complete control
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capitulate
Definition
to give up or surrender
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submission
Definition
the act of yielding or surrendering
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submission
Definition
handling over something for consideration
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deference
Definition
yielding to someone's desires or opinions because of respect
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obeisance
Definition
a gesture of courtesy or reverance
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obeisance
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deference or homage
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volition
Definition
the exercise of the will
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duress
Definition
compulsion or illegal force
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perforce
Definition
of or through necessity
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perforce
Definition
necessarily
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compulsary
Definition
required or forced
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peremptory
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decisive, absolute, dogmatic, or dictatorial
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incendiary
Definition
causing fire
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incendiary
Definition
stirring up strife, rebellion, riots, etc.
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convoke
Definition
to call together, esp. for a meeting
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evoke
Definition
to bring out or call forth
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evoke
Definition
summon
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revoke
Definition
to withdraw, repeal, or cancel
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