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Undergraduate 1
11/15/2009

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circumference
Definition
[n] the outer boundary; the area within a bounding line
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blizzard
Definition
[n] a storm with dry, driving snow, strong winds, and intense cold
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coax
Definition
[v] to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole; to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort
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raise the roof
Definition

to create a loud noise;

to complain or protest noisily

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eccentric
Definition
[adj] deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd
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penetrate
Definition
[v] o pierce or pass into or through; to arrive at the truth or meaning of; understand; comprehend
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wrap up
Definition
the conclusion or final result
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pervasive
Definition
[v] to become spread throughout all parts of
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heed
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[v] to give careful attention to [n] careful attention; notice; observation (usually with give or take).
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hazard
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[n] an unavoidable danger or risk, even though often foreseeable
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paramount
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[adj] chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent
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patron
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[n] a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, esp. a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.
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pasture
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[n] grass or other plants for feeding livestock
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cling
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[v] to adhere closely; stick to
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meager
Definition
[adj] deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate
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rehabilitate
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[v] to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like
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dubious
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[adj] doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt
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offensive
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[adj] causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying
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swift
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[adj] moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid
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pivotal
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[adj] of vital or critical importance
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