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10th Grade
12/15/2010

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insinuate
Definition
verb
to suggest or hint slyly
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billet
Definition
–noun
lodging for a soldier, student,
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rescind
Definition
verb
to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal
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surreptitious
Definition
adjective
obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance.
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irrevocably
Definition
adj
not able to be revoked, changed, or undone; unalterable
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hermetically
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adverb
so as to be airtight: hermetically sealed
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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
adjective
widely and unfavorably known
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interspersed
Definition
verb
to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things
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lucidity
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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
Definition
adjective
keenly distressing to the feelings
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wizened
Definition
verb
to wither; shrivel; dry up.
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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
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dissipated
Definition
–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
Definition
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.
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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
Definition
noun, plural -thies.
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
verb
to inflict severe pain upon; torture
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disheveled
Definition
adjective
1. hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt
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