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Lesson 3-8
Lesson 3-8
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Language - English
7th Grade
05/21/2008

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Term
Deplore
Definition
to deeply regret; to strongly disapprove of or condemn.
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Scourge
Definition
a cause of widespread calamity and suffering; a means of inflicting punishment or criticism; to cause a catastrophe.
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Tribunal
Definition
a court, committee, or board of judgement or review; the place where such review takes place; something that has the power to judge or determine.
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Escalate
Definition
to increase in intensity.
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Peruse
Definition
to read or examine with great care.
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Voluble
Definition
having a smooth and fast flow of words in speech, talkative.
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Malaise
Definition
a slight feeling of bodily discomfort, often at the onset of an illness; a general sense of depression or unease.
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Penchant
Definition
a bent, liking, or strong and continued inclination.
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Blithe
Definition
carefree and lighthearted; nonchalant.
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heinous
Definition
hateful; shockingly evil; deplorable.
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