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11th Grade
08/24/2010

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esoteric
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understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest
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derivative
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a term, idea, etc, that is based on or derived from another in the same class; a word derived from another word
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fallacy
Definition
a deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc.
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altruistic
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unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others
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candid
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frank; outspoken; open and sincere
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cordial
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courteous and gracious; friendly; warm
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contend
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to struggle in opposition
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dauntless
Definition
not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold
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benevolent
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characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings
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digression
Definition
an act or instance of deviating from a main subject in speech or writing
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transitory
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lasting only a short time; brief; short-lived; temporary.
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precursor
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a person or thing that precedes and shows or announces someone or something to come
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consummation
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the state of being completed; perfection; fulfillment.
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effusive
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unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve
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reticent
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disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
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tempest
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a violent windstorm, esp. one with rain, hail, or snow
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insurgent
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a person who rises in forcible opposition to lawful authority, esp. a person who engages in armed resistance to a government or to the execution of its laws; rebel.
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miser
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a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money; stingy, avaricious
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ascetic
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a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
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ingenuous
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free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere
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