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NIGHT AAS 4
VOCAB 1
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English
10th Grade
01/26/2011

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verb to suggest or hint slyly:
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billet
Definition
verb
to obtain lodging; stay:
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rescind
Definition
verb
to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
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surreptitious
Definition
adjective
1.
obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth;
acting in a stealthy way.
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irrevocably
Definition
adjective
not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable:
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hermetically
Definition
adverb
so as to be airtight:
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abyss
Definition
noun
a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm.
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tumult
Definition
noun
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar:
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notorious
Definition
adj well-known for some bad or unfavorable quality, deed, etc; infamous
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interspersed
Definition
verb
to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things:
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lucidity
Definition
adjective
easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible:
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harangued
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noun
a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe.
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poignant
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adjective
keenly distressing to the feelings:
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wizened
Definition
adjective
withered; shriveled:
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altruistic
Definition
adjective
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others
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cynical
Definition
adjective
like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by one's actions, esp. by actions that exploit the scruples of others.
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dissipated
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adjective
indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure; intemperate; dissolute.
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imprudent
Definition
adjective
not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
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sabotage
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noun
any underhand interference with production, work, etc., in a plant, factory, etc., as by enemy agents during wartime or by employees during a trade dispute.
any undermining of a cause.
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untenable
Definition
adjective
incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
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emaciated
Definition
adjective
marked by emaciation.
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apathy
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noun
absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.
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grimace
Definition
noun
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
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excruciating
Definition
adjective
extremely painful; causing intense suffering; unbearably distressing;
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disheveled
Definition
adjective
hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt:
untidy; disarranged:
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