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9th Grade
08/09/2016

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abstinence
Definition
n. the practice of abstaining; disobeying. the child was abstinent with his parents so he got punishes.
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ambulatory
Definition
adj. able to walk;
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diatribe
Definition
n. a bitter and abusive criticism.
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didactic
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adj. intended to insult
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diffident
Definition
adj. timid,shy
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garrulous
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adj.very talkitive
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mandatory
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adj.required
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morbid
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adj. preoccupied with gruesome or gloomy matters
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munificent
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adj. very generous in giving
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scoff
Definition
to show derision or mocking contempt
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acclaim
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v. to greet with loud approval
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acquiesce
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v. to agree quietly without protest
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assimilate
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v. to take in or be taken by a larger group
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delirious
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adj. to be in a temporary state of extreme mental confusion or excitement
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diffusion
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n. the process of widely spreading or scattering
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diminution
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n. the act or process of decreasing.
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disdain
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n. aloof contempt or scorn; look down on.
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magnanimous
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adj. noble in heart and mind; rising above pettiness or meanness
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malignant
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adj. having an evil influence; very harmful; likely to cause death.
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meander
Definition
to wander aimlessly and idly.
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