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Short Stories Vocab
List #2
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English
9th Grade
02/03/2011

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accosted
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v, to approach and speak in an aggressive way
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beleagured
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v, to trouble, harass, or pressure severely
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clamor
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n, a noisy shouting
v, to make a din
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crested
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v, to come over the top of; to reach the peak of
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disposition
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n, mood
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furtive
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adj, secretive, stealthy
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gesticulate
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v, to make gestures (esp. when speaking)
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jostle
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v, to shake, rattle, or roll around
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larder
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n, a place where food is stored; pantry
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misgiving
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n, a feeling of doubt or suspicion
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obstinate
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adj, stubborn
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ruthless
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adj, merciless; cruel
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spasmodically
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adv, spasmic
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trough
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n, a long shallow dish for water or feed

n, the lowest point in a wave
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