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The Most Dangerous Game
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31
Literature
9th Grade
09/20/2011

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Dank
Definition
Miserably dark and chilly.
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Palpable
Definition
Capable of being touched.
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Indolent(ly)
Definition
Lazy.
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Opaque(ness)
Definition
Not letting light through.
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Lacerated
Definition
Wounded; torn.
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Palatial
Definition
Magnificent; like a palace.
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Bizarre
Definition
Odd; queer.
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Amenity(-ies)
Definition
Something that makes life more comfortable and convenient.
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Cosmopolite
Definition
A person at home anywhere in the world.
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Condone
Definition
To excuse; overlook.
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Affable
Definition
Friendly; pleasant.
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Droll
Definition
Comical in a strange way.
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Scruple
Definition
A feeling of uneasiness about doing things that one thinks are wrong.
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Providence
Definition
God.
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Bland(ly)
Definition
Mild; pleasant.
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Grotesque
Definition
Odd; fantastic.
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Opiate
Definition
Something that soothes.
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Sallow
Definition
Having a sickly, pale-yellow color.
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Solicitous
Definition
Showing concern.
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Ennui
Definition
Boredom.
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Venerable
Definition
Deserving respect because of age and dignity.
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Deplorable
Definition
Regrettable.
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Haversack
Definition
A canvas bag used to carry supplies.
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Rowel(s)
Definition
A small wheel with sharp teeth on the back of a spur.
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Zealous
Definition
Enthusiastically devoted to a particular interest.
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Apprehensive
Definition
Fearful.
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Uncanny
Definition
Weird; mysterious.
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Tangible
Definition
Capable of being touched or seen; real.
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Placid
Definition
Calm.
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Cower(ed)
Definition
To shrink away or hide oneself in fear.
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Repast
Definition
A meal.
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