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Mrs. Grant's Class
Group 3 terms
18
English
9th Grade
10/27/2010

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Cache
Definition
hiding place to store something
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commend
Definition
praise; mention favorably; compliment
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despotic
Definition
of a despot (a monarch having absolute power); domineering; dictatorial; tyrannical, autocratic
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dispute
Definition
argue about; debate; declare not true; call into question; oppose; challenge
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edifice
Definition
building, especially a large or impressive building
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era
Definition
historical period; preiod of time; age; epoch
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initiate
Definition
begin; introduce; origniate; inaugurate
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Jolly Roger
Definition
pirates' flag; black flag with white skull and crossbones
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multitude
Definition
very large number of people or things; crowd; throng; horde; swarm
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perceive
Definition
becoem aware of through the senses; see; note; observe; behold; understand
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portal
Definition
door; entrance; especially, a grand or impressive one; gate
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reserved
Definition
restrained in speech or action; reticent; uncommunicative; tight-lipped; taciturn
unsocialable, aloof, withdrawn
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restrain
Definition
hold back; check; curb; repress; keep under control
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spine
Definition
chain of small bones down the middle of the back; backbone
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stroll
Definition
idel and leisurely walk; ramble
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timorous
Definition
full of fear; afraid; timid
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tuition
Definition
payment for instruction
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version
Definition
account or description from one point of view; interpretation
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