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Mr. Boyd's 8.5
Rincon
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8th Grade
03/29/2009
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canvases
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stretched cloth used for painting
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caravan
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a large covered wagon or group of wagons
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glockenspiels
 Definition
percussion instrument consisted of graduated bars mounted on a frame
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inanimate
 Definition
not having the qualities associated with active, living things
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meter
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unit of measured beats
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onomatopoeia
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imitative sounds
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quicksilver
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mercury
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signify
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mean
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acute
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sharp; sensitive; severe
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dissimulation
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a disguising of feelings and intentions
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sagacity
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intelligence and good judgment
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refrained
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held back
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suavity
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smoothness; politeness
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tattoo
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a steady beat
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vexed
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disturbed; annoyed
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wary
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cautious
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audacity
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boldness
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bade
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commanded
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derision
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contempt; ridicule
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gesticulations
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energetic movements
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hideous
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revolting; ugly
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reposed
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laid at rest
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vehemently
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forcefully; passionately
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waned
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gradually drew to a close
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breach
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a gap
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elongated
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to grow in length
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glutinous
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gummy
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harrowing
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extremely distressing
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laconically
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by using few words
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medley
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mixture
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palled
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caused boredom
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tersely
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shortly
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