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11th Grade
02/24/2011

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collouquial
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informal,conversational everyday speech
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apathetic
Definition
uncaring;uninterested; indifferent
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caustic
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biting;scathing;acerbic;sharp
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compassionate
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caring;kindhearted;considerate;benevolent
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earnest
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serious and sincere
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condescending
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acting like you are lowering oneself to speak to another; patronizing;haughty;disdainful
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detched
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remove or disconnected
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impassioned
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full of feeling for someone or something; excited;ardent
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arrogant
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big headed;conceited; egotistical
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pathetic
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wretched;pitiful;weak
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nostalgic
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reflective;homesick;with desire for the past
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vindictive
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wishing revenge;spiteful
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reverent
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worshipful;respectful
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sentimental
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over emotional
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optimistic
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positive;looking on the bright side
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righteous
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virtuous; moral; honest
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indignant
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angry in response to something; offended
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mocking
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sarcastic; disrespectful;scornful
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malicious
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evil;hateful;wicked
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objective
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factual;unbiased;unprejudiced
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