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Reticence, Silence
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11th Grade
03/09/2011
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impertinent
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rude, overly bold
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irrelevant
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not connected with or relevant to something
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impudent
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offensively bold
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stupefied
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to stun or make stupid
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futile
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producing no result, fruitless
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reticence
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hesitancy to speak or act
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taciturn
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using few words, soft-spoken
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strive
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to exert a great deal of effort
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laconic
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to the point
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telepathy
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read each other/people's thoughts without talking
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belligerent
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hostile and warlike
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truculent
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brutal and savage
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charlatan
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con artist
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vilified
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to speak bad about person/thing
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denounced
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publicly accused
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serene
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quiet and peaceful
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tranquility
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peace and quiet
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novice
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beginner, neophyte
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neophyte
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beginner, novice
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sanctuary
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a place of safety or refuge
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