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Life Of Pi vocab 3
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21
English
10th Grade
05/12/2011

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Term

Anxiety

n.

 

Definition
worry, nervousness
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Confer

v.

Definition
to carry or to discuss
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Construe

v.

Definition
analyze - to understand connections
Term

Covert

adj.

Definition
not openly shown; secretive
Term

Cumin

n.

Definition
a spice common in Indian, Thai and Mexican food
Term

Defiant

adj.

 

Definition
bold, impudent, NAUGHTY
Term

Discreet

adj.

Definition
having or showing good judgement or discernment - especailly in speech; modest
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Forbearance

n.

Definition
a refraining from the enforecement of something that is due; patience
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Gregarious

adj.

Definition
tending to relate to a social group or with others
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Impale

v.

Definition
to pierce with or as if with something sharp
Term

Impulsive

adj.

Definition
spontaneously; or acting in the moment
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Incessent

adj.

Definition
unstopping, constant
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Incogruous

adj.

Definition
not harmonious; not conforming; inconsistent within itself
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Malaise

n.

Definition
an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health; may show the onset of illness
Term
misconstrue
Definition
to misinterpret - to misunderstand
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Motley

adj.

Definition
varied
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Post - haste

adj.

Definition
immediate or speedy
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Revulsion

n.

Definition
an act of tearing away; withdrawl because of utter distaste
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Status

n.

Definition
a condition of a person or thing in the eyes of the law or society
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Thrall

n.

Definition
a state of complete absorbtion or attraction
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Vexed

adj.

Definition
troubled, annoyed, disstressed
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