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9th grade vocab
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General Vocab
9th Grade
10/24/2010

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ascetic
Definition

Self denial,

the idea that a person can attain a high spiritual and moral state by practicing self-denial, self-mortification, and the like.
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anguish
Definition
suffering or pain
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coarse
Definition
harsh or grating
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dejection
Definition
depression or lowness of spirits
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disheveled
Definition
hanging loosely or in disorder
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Draught
Definition
A portion of liquid to be drunk
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exorbitant
Definition
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
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Fanatic
Definition
a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal
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parapet
Definition

a defensive wall or elevation
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parocxysm
Definition
any sudden, violent outburst;
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profoundly
Definition
having deep insight or understanding
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resplendent

 

Definition
shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid
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rueful
Definition
causing sorrow or pity
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ruse
Definition
a trick, stratagem, or artifice
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silhouette
Definition
a two-dimensional representation of the outline of an object
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amenities

 

Definition
an agreeable way or manner, the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation
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assemble
Definition
to bring together or gather into one place
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boisterous
Definition
rough and noisy
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daintily
Definition
pleasing to the taste and, often, temptingly served or delicate
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ennui
Definition
a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom
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indolence
Definition
avoiding a situation because of slothfullness/lazyness
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inevitable
Definition
unable to be avoided
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lacerated
Definition
mangled; jagged; torn
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palpable
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odvious
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petulantly
Definition
moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation
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