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8th Grade
09/12/2010

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Gingerly
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To do something with caution; carefully
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Sympathetic
Definition
Feeling compassion or sympathy
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Grudge
Definition
Feeling of ill will that lasts a long time
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Sarcasm
Definition
Characterized by words that mean the opposite of what they seem to say and make fun of something or somebody to express irritation.
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Incredulous
Definition
Unable or unwilling to believe something or completely unconvinced by it.
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Vaguely
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unclear
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Gallantly
Definition
Acting in a brave manner.
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Aloofness
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Being removed or disinterested.
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Ornery
Definition
Uncooperative and irritable
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Resignedly
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To give in without complaining.
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Contemptuous
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Feeling, expressing, or demonstrating a strong dislike or utter lack of respect for somebody or something.
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Apprehensive
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Anxious or fearful, uneasy
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Preservation
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Keep safe, guarding yourself from danger or harm.
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Defiance
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Openly bold and resisting to authority.
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Bewildered
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Extremely confused
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Premonition
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A strong feeling, without a rational basis, that a particular thing is good to happen.
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Reluctantly
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Not willing to do something.
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Eluded
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To avoid or escape.
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Vital
Definition
Showing the characteristics of being alive.
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Indignantly
Definition
Feeling anger by something unjust.
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Abiding
Definition
Permanent or long lasting.
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Conformity
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Adapting oneself to prevailing standards.
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Contemplated
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To consider carefully.
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Manipulate
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To control or influence somebody in a devious way.
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Adhering
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To stick.
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Radiates
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to spread out; send out energy.
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Delinquent
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Someone who violates rules.
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Skeptical
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Slow to believe something.
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Divert
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to deflect or distract.
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Ruefully
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Mournful or regrettable.
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Savvy
Definition
Shrewd possessing intelligence
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Stupor
Definition
Not being mentally alert.
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Judiciously
Definition
Using sound judgment.
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Liable
Definition
Bound by law.
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Submissively
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To submit or yield.
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Consent
Definition
Approval to
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Sheepish
Definition
Showing embarrassment as a result of having done something awkward or wrong.
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Sagely
Definition
Having or showing great wisdom, especially that gained from long experience of life.
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Nonchalantly
Definition
Calm and unconcerned about things.
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Fierce
Definition
Showing anger or aggression.
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