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gift of the magi
vocabulary page 286
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English
9th Grade
12/10/2010

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instigates
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urges on to some action, usually negative, or sets something in motion; here, gives rise to
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agile
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moving with ease
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depreciate
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make something seem less important; lower the value of
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cascade
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waterfall
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ransacking
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searching thoroughly
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discreet
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showing good judgment in what one says or does; especially being silent or careful.
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scrutiny
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close inspection
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nimble
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quickly moving
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coveted
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longed for
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singed
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slightly burned
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situational irony
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we think one thing will happen only to be surprised when something entirely different takes place.
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