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11th Grade
11/06/2009

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Abraisive

Definition

 

Harshhhh and rough.

like sandpaper :) my face wash is abraisive. harshhh

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Affronted
Definition

Intentionally

don't be frontin :O lol :)

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Antagonistic
Definition

Openly hostile and aggresive towards another

(thats bad)

antagonist of teh book :(

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Lurid
Definition

Startling and SeNsAtIoNaL

..ehhh...igot nothin.

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Impeccable
Definition

Flawless

 

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Intuitively
Definition

Instinctively

like a "wohmans intuition"

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Edible
Definition

Fit to eat

obviousley those things chris ate in into the wild were NOT edible. lmao...dawh :(

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Document
Definition

To provide a detailed account of.

one time i watched a documentary on like...bugs EWWW now i'm scared of roaches :(:(:( nasty D: shudder.

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Venture
Definition

To Dare to go

venture into the wild yonder :) ahoy me mateys. :)

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Quandry
Definition

A state of uncertainty

that word just sounds uncertain. P:

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Void
Definition

Containing no matter

The funny russian man in wristcutters: a love story had a void on the floorboard of his car :) it ate his glasses

:( cause that guy dropped them. tsktsk.

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 Ritual
Definition

Ceremony or tradition

like halloween :)

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Contend
Definition

To compete

contending contendors. i think of boxing. but thats just me D:

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Succumb
Definition

To submit to something overwhelming

suckerrrr. succumed cause he was scared of teh unidino. :P that always gets 'em -_- sigh <:{]

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Wrath
Definition

Punishment or vengeance as a manifestation of anger

mwahaha. fear the wrath offf. MOJOJOJO :) he was one angry little monkey thing.

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Appease
Definition

To bring peace, quiet, or calm to; soothe

appease= happy :)

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Loathsome
Definition

Arousing great dislike

...ie:

michaylas face P:

The number 9

Steak
ZANE

EWW :)

those things are grozz P:

JK :)<3

about the michayla thing. the number 9 and steak and zane are still grozz.

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Abhor
Definition

To regard with disgust

i think of a firey pit of doom :)

mwahaha. i abhor you >:D

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Abominable
Definition

Thorooughly detestable

abominable SHNOWMAHN

o
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(   )

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Ascribe
Definition

To attribute to a specified cause or source

assCRIB..e :) just sayin...

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 Incense
Definition

 To cause to be extremely angry

the opposite of incense candles :)

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Mitigation
Definition

 Lessening of something that causes suffering

m

 i

  t

   i

    g

     a

      t

       i

        o

         n

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Inconceivable
Definition

Not able to be understood or imagined

meshH!~H! teh thowt uff eeet!! eet ish...InConSEEvahbuhlll  D:

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Fanatic
Definition

A person possessed by an excessive and irrational zeal, especially for a religious or political cause.

Twilight fans...nuff said

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Predilection
Definition

A personal preferance

i hash a preedilecktshun for teh yerman food cause i ish Yeeeerrman

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Subservient
Definition

Acting like a servant

sub=under :) like a shubwaii :) ish under teh city!!! like teh UNDERGROUND RAILROAD.

were teh servant shlaves went to eshcape :)

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 Arbitrate
Definition

To judge or act as referree

reminds me of starcraft :) teh arbitrate protoss :D they were pretty cool :)

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Iniquity
Definition

wickedness, immorality.

in=your face. thats immoral :)

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Ascertain
Definition

To find out

i'm gonna ascertain deh number of banaynay-funns neighbor so we can prank call her >:) mwahahaha. she's rude. and called teh cops cause he be havin a pardeh. banaynay-fun is a WINE-O

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Indignant
Definition

Filled with anger caused by something unjust or mean.

owh shnap. old man jenkins be indignant cause dat skoobeey doo be findin out he's the mutan fihsh :{O das no gout.

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 Calamity
Definition

Disaster

derr vas a big boomboom and den erryting was gowhn. i dosnt know verr it vent D:

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Contentious
Definition

Quarrelsome

derr vas a big wruckus in teh shtreet and tehn errything vash gowuhn D: teh peepuhl vash fightin D: hiya D:

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Plaintiff
Definition

A party that institutes a suit in court.

I's going to zoo youu!! becausah zoo shtole mah beer! zoo shotelah mah yay-gurr!! D:< yaygurr bombin shnooteh floooten.

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Effrontery
Definition

Disrespectful and insulting boldness

DONT BE FRONTIN!!! das beh dishreshpectful towards meh mudder D:

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Immaculate
Definition

 Without shtan, pure.

caush shtan be de root of all dat is unholy. He be shteelin mah yager!! shtan be boomboom tehn GOWNUH D:

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Inaudibly
Definition

Unable to be heard clearly

I'S CANT HEER JOO!! D: joo be shpeakin uhp? mehhh. i tinks i be hasin too many yaygurrs.

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Afflict
Definition

To trouble or attack, causing physical or mental suffering

Don't be yakinbreakin mah yaygurr bowtuhhls, i be shtabbin joo wit jemm!! ya ungratefull goot. dat means afflict. ya son of a houndingoundin. No haagen daz for joo! you son of a hougindougin

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Empower
Definition

To invest with athaurity.

oh joh! its teh cops! i be empowerin too maneh laydehs D: dey be findin out!!one!1 nohh! meh yaygurr and teh maidens D: shiza!

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Insidious
Definition

Treathcerous

when i was a wee lad, i be crossin teh insidious pass of teh old man jenkins lawn. lemme tell you. dont be doin dat. he dont take too kindly to teh trespashin of teh lawn. is insidous mah lady!!!

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Tangible
Definition

Able to be touched or felt

i feel joooo ;{] in meh laytehhoosen.

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Implore
Definition
To beg, Earnestly ask for
may i be imploren for sum yaygurr shmaygerr mah ladey.  I WANTS EET!!!
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Decorum
Definition

Proper and dignified behavior

i once knew this wee lad. he was quite teh prowpuhhr mahn. i be shmakin him upside teh head with a bottle of yaagerfaygur cause he be pissin meh off!!! too cheery mah lady!!! shiza!!!

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Placid

Definition

 

 

Undisturbed, calm, or quiet.

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Ominous

Definition

 

 

Threatening, menacing

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Annihilate

Definition

 

 

Completely destroy

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Alleviation

Definition

 

 

A decrease in severity; relief

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Affinity

Definition

 

 

Kinship or likeness

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Vivacious
Definition
Full or energy, lively
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Insipid
Definition
Lacking in flavor, bland
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Emaciated
Definition
Excessively thinn' wasted away.
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Futility
Definition
Uselessness
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Obstinate
Definition
Stubborn
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Venerable
Definition
Worthy of respect because of age, dignity, or character
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Stigma
Definition

A mark of disgrace

like michaylas face....just saying. it rhymed :)
SHTIGMUH :{O

like the movie :)

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Tremulous
Definition

Trembling

owh shnap P: that kinda speaks for itself. TEMulous. ahhh D: teh ship D: she trembles!! D:

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Decrepit
Definition

Weakened, worn out, or broken down by old age or hard use.

decrepit old man!! >:P decrepit birth. lalala.

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Exhileration
Definition

Lively delight

WOOHOO :) lively. and delightful. exhilerating :D

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Differential
Definition

Extremely respectful

 

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Dispute
Definition

To question or doubt

"dishpyoot :{D"

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Encroach
Definition

To advance beyond original limits

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR!!!

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Obliterate
Definition

To wipe out, leaving no trace

mwaha. plankton :)

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Edict
Definition

An order put out by a person in authority.

pewpew. like the tv show cops. THIS IS AN EDICT!!!! >:{D

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Pallid
Definition

Abnormally pale

PALEid. duh P:

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Diffident
Definition

Shy and timid

defensive starts with a d :)

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Divulge
Definition

make known something private

"divulge your privates. LMAO" haha :)

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Circumvient
Definition

Tp avoid or get around by clever maneuvering

circumference = circle :) S <- ahhh. like that.

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Tedious
Definition

Boring because of dullness

eww chores are tedious. they're boring :/ eww.

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Profoundly
Definition

Deeply, intensely

that song called i once was lost, now profound. "a secret so profound ill forget to write it down" lalala :)

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Obscure
Definition

To cover up; Hide

I listen to obscure bands. hidden gems :) merr.

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Morose
Definition

Gloomy and ill tempered

Morose T.T <- like that :O

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Atrocious
Definition

Shockingly bad or lacking in taste; Awful

eww. yr face is atrocious P:

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Inanimate
Definition

Not alive; lifeless

like a pencil :) they dont have feelings :(

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Perserverance
Definition

Persistance in the face of difficulty; determination

 

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Derision
Definition

Harsh ridicule or mockery; scorn

Deshpyoot :{D

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Ravaged
Definition

Devastated; ruined.

ravaged corpse :'(

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Articulate
Definition

Clear and effective in speech

articulate people can draw CLEAR :)

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Prestige
Definition

Honor; admiration

like the dogfood :)

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Robust
Definition

Full of health and strength; vigorous

Roboust....jolly phat man :P <('_')>

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Implicate
Definition

To connect to an activity, especially one of an unsavort or criminal nature

Imply=Implicate.

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Subdue
Definition

Made submissive; reduced in intensity; toned down

(sub = under) :) the subway is...submissive :)

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Amiably
Definition
In a pleasant and friendly manner; good-naturedly
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Forlorn
Definition
Appearing sad or lonely
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Qualm
Definition

disturbing uneasiness or doubt

 

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Punitive
Definition

Punishing or having to do with punishment

puny people get punished :(

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Vindictive
Definition

Wanting revenge; bearing a grudge

SPIDERMAN

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Opulent
Definition

Charachterized by abundance, extravagance, or wealth.

(like the monopoly man :)

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Dissollution
Definition

Breaking up; disintegration

like the alaina valentine song :)

Dissovle-> breaking apart

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Congrous
Definition

Fitting; suitable

The people in Congress wear Suits

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Succulent
Definition

Tasty

 

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Permeable
Definition

Able to be passed through

like a ghostie :)

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Succulent
Definition

tasty

>:1 NOM NOM

succulent >:)

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tersely
Definition

briefly

"terse, enigmatic entries"

-Into the wild

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Tumultous
Definition

wild and disorderly

*<8D

like that :)

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