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unit 10-12
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English
11th Grade
02/09/2011

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abound
Definition
to be plentiful, be filled
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braggart
Definition
a boaster; boastful in a loud, annoying way
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cache
Definition
a hiding place; something hidden or stored
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clarification
Definition
the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation
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despondent
Definition
sad, without hope, discouraged
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embezzle
Definition
to steal property entrusted to one's care
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heartrending
Definition
causing mental pain or grief
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leisurely
Definition
unhurried, taking plenty of time; in an easygoing or unhurried way
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lethargic
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unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent
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malady
Definition
a sickness, illness, disease, disorder
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mellow
Definition
ripe, well-matured; soft, sweet, and rich; gentle, pleasant

to become gentle and sweet
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nomadic
Definition
wandering, moving about from place to place
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piecemeal
Definition
one piece at a time; gradually
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quest
Definition
a search, hunt; to search, seek, ask
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random
Definition
by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular
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rant
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to speak wildly and noisily; loud, and violent talk
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reinforce
Definition
to make stronger with new materials or support
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seclusion
Definition
isolation from others, solitude
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status
Definition
a person's condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society prestige
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turmoil
Definition
a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitiation
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bellow
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to make a sound similar to that of a bull, roar; a loud, angry roar
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beneficiary
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one who benefits from something; a person who is left money or other property in a will or the like
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botch
Definition
to repair or patch poorly; make a mess of; a hopelessly bungled job
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clutter
Definition
to fill or cover in a disorderly way; a state of disorder, mess
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dilapidated
Definition
falling apart or ruined, run-down
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dismantle
Definition
to take apart; to strip of something
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farce
Definition
a play filled ridiculous or absurd happenings; broad or far fetched humor; a ridiculous sham
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futile
Definition
not successful, failing to have any result; useless; unimportant, frivolous
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grueling
Definition
very tiring, calling for an extreme effort
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hospitable
Definition
offering friendly or generous treatment to guests open to anything new or strange
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lair
Definition
the home or den of a wild animal; any hideout
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lavish
Definition
overly generous, extravagant; abundant; to spend or give freely or without limit
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morbid
Definition
in an unhealthy mental state, extremely gloomy; caused by or related to disease, unwholesome
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notorious
Definition
widely known because of bad conduct
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pamper
Definition
to allow too many privileges, be too generous and easygoing toward
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parasite
Definition
an organism that lives in or on another organism; one who lives off another person
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shirk
Definition
to avoid or get out of doing work, neglect a duty; to sneak, sink
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surplus
Definition
an amount beyond what is required, excess; more than what is needed or expected
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timidity
Definition
state of being easily frightened
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veto
Definition
the power to forbid or prevent; to prohibit, reject
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adequate
Definition
sufficient, enough
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ajar
Definition
partly open
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dialogue
Definition
a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
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emblem
Definition
a symbol, sign, token
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gigantic
Definition
huge, giant, immense
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havoc
Definition
very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder
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hearth
Definition
the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family
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implore
Definition
to beg earnestly for
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infamous
Definition
very wicked; disgraceful, shameful
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innumerable
Definition
too many to count, without number
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innumerable
Definition
too many to count, without number
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lax
Definition
not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed
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mar
Definition
to spoil, damage, injure
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misdemeanor
Definition
a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct
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mull
Definition
to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with species
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narrative
Definition
a story, detailed report; having the quality or the nature of a story
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overture
Definition
an opening move toward negotiation or action; proposal or offer; an introductory section or part
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pact
Definition
an agreement, treaty
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stalemate
Definition
a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; to bring to a standstill
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vindictive
Definition
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
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wilt
Definition
to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor
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