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10th Grade
01/25/2011

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Term
Insinuate
Definition
Verb
*To suggest or hint slyly
*To bring or introduce into a position or relation by indirect or artful methods
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Billet
Definition
Noun;Verb
*Lodging for a soldier, student, etc., as in a private home
*To direct by ticket, note, or verbal order, where to lodge.
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Rescind
Definition
Verb
*To abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal
*To invalidate by a later action or a higher authority.
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Surreptitious
Definition
Adjective
*obtained, done, made by stealth
*secret or unauthorized
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Irrevocably
Definition
Adjective
*Not to be revoked or recalled
*Unalterable
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Hermetically
Definition
Adverb
*To be airtight
*Hermetically sealed
Term
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
Adjective
*Widely and unfavorably known
*Publicly or generally known
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Interspersed
Definition
Verb
*To scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things
*Diversify with something placed
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Lucidity
Definition
Adjective
*Easily understood
*Shining or bright
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Harangued
Definition
Noun
*A scolding or a long or intense verbal attack
*Sermonizing lecture or discourse.
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Poignant
Definition
Adjective
*Strong in mental appeal
*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
*Distrusting the motives of others
*Bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic.
Term
Dissipated
Definition
Adjective
*Indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure
*Dissolute
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Imprudent
Definition
Adjective
*Not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious
*Rash
Term
Sabotage
Definition
Noun
Any underhand interference with production, work, etc
Term
Untenable
Definition
Adjective
*Incapable of being defended; indefensible.
*Not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc.
Term
Emaciated
Definition
Adjective
marked by emaciation (thin)
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Apathy
Definition
Noun
*Absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement
*Lack of interest in or concern for things
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Grimace
Definition
Noun
*A facial expression, often ugly or contorted
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Excruciating
Definition
Adjective
*Extremely painful
*Causing intense suffering
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Disheveled
Definition
Adjective
*Hanging loosely or in disorder
*Unkempt
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