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Pigman
Novel Study yo
23
English
10th Grade
09/15/2009

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Paranoia
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baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others.
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Compulsive
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pertaining to, characterized by, or involving compulsion: a compulsive desire to cry.
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Commemorative
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serving to commemorate: a commemorative monument; a commemorative dinner.
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Compassion
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a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
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Sanitarium
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an institution for the preservation or recovery of health, esp. for convalescence; health resort.
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Marathon
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any contest, event, or the like, of great, or greater than normal, length or duration or requiring exceptional endurance
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Syndrome
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a predictable, characteristic pattern of behavior, action, etc., that tends to occur under certain circumstances
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Disinfectant
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any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
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Demented
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Phenomenal
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highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
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Juvenile
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immature; childish; infantile
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Delinquent
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failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense.
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Omens
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anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; portent.
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Antagonist
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the adversary of the hero or protagonist of a drama or other literary work
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Terminal
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occurring at or forming the end of a series, succession, or the like
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Dentures
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a set of teeth
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Anxiety
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distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune: He felt anxiety about the possible loss of his job.
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Ritual
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any practice or pattern of behavior regularly performed in a set manner.
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Arsenal
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a collection or supply of anything
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Absurd
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utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
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Suspicious
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tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
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