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Sadlier-Oxford Level C Unit 11
Sadlier-Oxford Level C Unit 11
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04/24/2005

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appease
Definition
to make calm, soothe; to relieve, satisfy; to yield to
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belated
Definition
late, tardy
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calamitous
Definition
causing great misfortune
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cite
Definition
to quote; to mention; to summon to court; to commend
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conventional
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in line w/accepted ideas or standards; trite
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decoy
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to lure into a trap; a thing used to lure into a trap
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delve
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to dig; to search deeply and thoroughly in
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ensue
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to follow in order, come immediately after and as a result
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gallantry
Definition
heroic courage; respect and courtesy; an act of courtesy
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impart
Definition
to make known, tell; to give, pass something on
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judicious
Definition
using or showing good judgment, wise, sensible
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mediate
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to bring about an agreement between two sides; occupying a middle position
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milieu
Definition
the setting, surroundings, environment
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outlandish
Definition
strange, freakish, odd; geographically remote
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overbearing
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domineering, haughty, bullying, overpowering
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pert
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high-spirited, lively, bold, saucy, jaunty
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quirk
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a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn
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regale
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to feast, entertain agreeably
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shiftless
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lazy, lacking in ambition and energy; inefficient
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taint
Definition
a stain or spot; a mark of dishonor; to contaminate
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