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10th Grade
02/10/2011

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insinuate
Definition
–verb (used with object)
1. to suggest or hint slyly
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billet
Definition
–noun
1. lodging for a soldier, student, etc., as in a private home or nonmilitary public building.
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rescind
Definition
–verb (used with object)
1. to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
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surreptitious
Definition
adjective
1. obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine
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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not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable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
1. a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm.
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tumult
Definition
–noun
1. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar
Term
notorious
Definition
–adjective
1. widely and unfavorably known
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interspersed
Definition
verb (used with object), -spersed, -spers·ing.
1. to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things:
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lucidity
Definition
adjective
1. easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible:
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harangued
Definition
noun
1. a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe.
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poignant
Definition
adjective
1. keenly distressing to the feelings
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disheveled
Definition
adjective
1. hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt
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excruciating
Definition
adjective
1. extremely painful; causing intense suffering; unbearably distressing;
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grimace
Definition
noun
1. a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
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apathy
Definition
noun, plural -thies.
1. absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement
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emaciated
Definition
thin, wasted, puny, gaunt, haggard, scrawny.
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untenable
Definition
adjective
1. incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
Term
sabotage
Definition
noun
1. any underhand interference with production, work, etc.
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imprudent
Definition
lacking discretion;
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dissipated
Definition
adjective
indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure; intemperate; dissolute.
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cynical
Definition
showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by one's actions, especially by actions that exploit the scruples of others.
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altruistic
Definition
adjective
1. unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others
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wizened
Definition
adjective
withered; shriveled:
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