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Lesson Nine (G-I)
grimace - imminent
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07/19/2011

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grimace (v.)
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to make an ugly disapproving facial expression
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grovel (v.)
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to beg persistently, to degrade oneself
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guile (n.)
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cunning duplicity, purposeful deceit
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guise (n.)
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an external appearance
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gullible (adj.)
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easily deceived
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harbinger (n.)
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a precursor, an indication, one that foreshadows what is coming
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herald (v.)
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to give notice of, to hail or greet
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heresy (n.)
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any belief that is strongly opposed to established beliefs or practice
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hiatus (n.)
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a break or interruption from work or any other established routine
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homage (n.)
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reverence, respect, an expression of high regard
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hubris (n.)
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excessive pride, arrogance, exaggerated self-confidence
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hyperbole (n.)
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extravagant exaggeration used as a figure of speech
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homogeneous (adj.)
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similar, of the same kind, uniform in nature
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immaterial (adj.)
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insignificant, unimportant
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imminent (adj.)
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about to occur, hanging threateningly over one's head
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