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English
10th Grade
01/25/2011

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Insinuate
Definition
to suggest or hint slyly
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Billet
Definition
1.an order requiring a person to provide lodging for a soldier.
2.to assign lodging/housing.
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Rescind
Definition
to revoke,repeal or cancel
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Wizened
Definition
to become or cause to become dry shrunken or wrinkled.
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Altruistic
Definition
unselfishly concerned for, devoted to the welfare of others.
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Cynical
Definition
distrusting or disparaging the motive of others
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Dissipated
Definition
indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure
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Hermetically
Definition
1.property that descends to an heir
2.legacy
3.birthright
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Disheveled
Definition
bore headed, with disordered hair
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Excruciating
Definition
extremely painful, causing intense suffering
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Grimace
Definition
a facial expression of disgust or dissaproval
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Apathy
Definition
look of emotion or interest
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Irrevocably
Definition
incapable of being revokedor recalled
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imprudent
Definition
not prudent, lacking direction, wisdom, or good judment
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Untenable
Definition
uncapable of being defendant
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Sabotage
Definition
any underhand interference with production
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Emaciated
Definition
gaunt haggard scrawny
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Poignant
Definition
keenly distressing to the feelings
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