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Through The Tunnel
Vocab. 1
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English
9th Grade
09/27/2012

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Contrition
Definition
deeply felt remorse ; penitence
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Chivalry
Definition
the sum of ideal qualifications of a knight , including courtesy , generosity , valor , and dexterity in arms
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Promontories
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a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast ; a headland
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luminous
Definition
radiating or reflecting light ; shining ; bright
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buoyant
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capable of keeping a body afloat , as a liquid
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supplication
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a humble entreaty or petition ; prayer
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idly
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lazily
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sputtering
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the eject particles of saliva , food , etc. , from the mouth in a light spray , as when speaking angrily or excitedly
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beseeching
Definition
to beg eagerly for ; solicit
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myriads
Definition
10,000
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minute
Definition
extremely small , as in size , amount extent , or degree : minute differences
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clambered
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to climb , using both feet and hands ; climb with effort or difficulty
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irregular
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without symmetry , even shape , formal arrangement , etc.: an irregular pattern
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frond
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a large compound leaf ; seaweed
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incredulous
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indicating or showing unbelief
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gout
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a mass or splash , as of blood ; spurt
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protagnist
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main character
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antagonist
Definition
person or thing in oppostion with the main character
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