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The Great Rat Hunt
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10
Literature
8th Grade
09/20/2012

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Perpetual
Definition
– adj. Continuing without interruption
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Fumigate
Definition
– v. To use smoke or fumes in order to kill off rodents or insects; to disinfect
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Rationalize
Definition
- v. To make self-satisfying but incorrect explanations about one’s behavior
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Brusquely
Definition
– adv. In an abrupt sudden manner
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Reserve
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- n. Self- restraint in the way one looks or acts; to hold back
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Ineptitude
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– n. Incompetence, clumsiness; displaying a lack of judgment
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Mug
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- n. The face
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Barricade
Definition
- v. to block a passage
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Improvise
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- v. To put together or act with little or no preparation or planning
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Ravage
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- n. Serious damage; widespread destruction
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