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List # 3
4th Quarter vocabulary
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Literature
12th Grade
04/15/2009

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dissembling
Definition
the act of concealing one's true character, feelings, or intentions
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contrivance
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a cleverly designed device
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vehemently
Definition
in a strong or passionate manner
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whimsically
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In a quaintly humorous manner
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stoically
Definition
calmly and unemotionally, especially despite pain or suffering
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stark
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absolute; complete
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unutterable
Definition
too deep or great to be put into word
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subtle
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faint; barely noticeable; not obvious
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brazeness
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defiant behavior; boldness
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snicker
Definition
a snide, partly suppressed, laugh, often expressing disrespect
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indifferent
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lacking feeling concern
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nobly
Definition
with superior, morals or character
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constrained
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forced or limited
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benediction
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a blessing or something that fosters goodness
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immensity
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greatness in size and degree
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unsheathed
Definition
removed from a protective case
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scuffle
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to move with a slow, heavy, shuffling gait
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dissipate
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to cause to scatter and ally vanish; to break up and drive off.
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avert
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to tum away or aside
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sluggishly
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slowly; without strength or energy
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