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PSAT LIST 2 & RHETORICAL TERMS
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English
9th Grade
01/25/2009

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damper
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one that depresses or restrains
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scapegoat
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one who is made an object of blame for others
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husbandry
Definition
management of resources; especially in agriculture
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spur
Definition
to move in action; an incentive
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truculent
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inclined toward conflict; eagar to fight
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debacle
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a sudden calamitous downfall; collapse or failure
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optimum
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the most advantageous; the best condition, degree, or amount
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couture
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fashion and fashion designers
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supplant
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to take place of
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quandry
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state of perplexity; difficult or uncertain situation
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