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The Good Earth Vocab
Ch 1-10
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Literature
10th Grade
03/24/2011
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articulate
 Definition
to express with words
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cauldron
 Definition
vessel used for boiling water
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contrived
 Definition
obviously planned
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demurring
 Definition
voicing objection
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fruition
 Definition
accomplishment; bearing fruit
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gruel
 Definition
thin, watery porridge
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guffaw
 Definition
burst of laughter
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impudence
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offensive, bold behavior
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obeisances
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body movements or gestures
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stolid
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impassive
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thatched
 Definition
roofing made of plant material
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volubly
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fluently
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zenith
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summit; upper region in the sky
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chaff
 Definition
worthless matter
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flails
 Definition
manual threshing tools
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frugal
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careful spending
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gilded
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covered to make attractive
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hemp
 Definition
cord or cloth made from the cannabis plant
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malignant
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inclined to do evil
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mar
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to inflict disfiguring damage
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arduous
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strenuous
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concubine
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a woman who is contracted to a man as a second wife, often having low status and few rights
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consternation
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paralyzing dismay
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haws
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fumbles in speech
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hoary
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ancient; grey or white
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maliciously
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deliberately spiteful
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millstones
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stones used to grind grain
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mottoes
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brief statements
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placid
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calm
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ardent
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strong enthusiasm
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berate
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to scold
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beseeching
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begging for
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brazen
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loud sound
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filial
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parent-child relationship
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lout
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an awkward, stupid person
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piety
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showing reverence
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scanty
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insufficient
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unctuous
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insincere earnesty
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allayed
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relieved
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desponding
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becoming discouraged
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hoarding
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reserving more than necessary
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imperturbable
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calm and composed
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quavered
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trembled
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respite
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short period of rest
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retorted
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answered in a quick manner
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scant
 Definition
inadequate
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