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Phobia Unit 4
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11th Grade
08/17/2008

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DAUNTING
Definition
intimidating
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FERAL
Definition
savage, wild, untamed
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ABHOR
Definition
to hate, loathe
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DESTITUTE
Definition
impoverished
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ABJECT
Definition
of the most miserable or contemptible kind
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DOMICILE
Definition
a residence, a home
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DERELICT
Definition
run-down, abandoned
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DEFUNCT
Definition
no longer used or existing
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REQUISTION
Definition
a demand for goods, often by an authority
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RENOVATE
Definition
to restore, return to original state
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AFFLUENT
Definition
rich, wealthy
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RAZE
Definition
to demolish
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REPREHENSIBLE
Definition
deserving of criticism
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DELAPIDATED
Definition
in a state of disrepair
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EXACERBATE
Definition
to make more violent, intense
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PACIFY
Definition
to soothe, ease
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ALLAY
Definition
to soothe, assuage
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ASSUAGE
Definition
to ease, pacify
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ANXIETY
Definition
uneasiness
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SEDATE
Definition
to calm, soothe
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SOBRIETY
Definition
moderation from excess, or calm tranquility
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AGORAPHOBIA
Definition
an abnormal fear of open or public places
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CLAUSTROPHOBIA
Definition
an abnormal fear of open or public places
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DIAPHANOUS
Definition
transparent, light, airy
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HARROWING
Definition
agonizing
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STRENUOUS
Definition
requiring tremendous strength or energy
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CANVAS
Definition
a piece of cloth on which an artist paints
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ASCETIC
Definition
one who practices restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
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QUAINT
Definition
old-fashioned
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REEL
Definition
to be thrown off balance or feel dizzy
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REDOUBTABLE
Definition
formidable, commanding respect
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FORMIDABLE
Definition
arousing fear or alarm
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AUSTERE
Definition
very bare, bleak, simple
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TACITURN
Definition
not inclined to talk
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ENERVATE
Definition
to weaken, make weary
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ABSCOND
Definition
to sneak away and hide
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DESOLATE
Definition
deserted, lifeless
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DESPONDENT
Definition
discouraged, hopeless, depressed
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FORLORN
Definition
lonely, hopeless
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