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Unit 5
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7th Grade
01/31/2011

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aghast
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Filled with amazement,disgust,fear or terror
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ample
Definition
more than enough
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apparition
Definition
a ghost or ghostly figure
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Assert
Definition
to declare or state as truth
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cower
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to crouch or shrink away from in fear or shame
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disdain
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to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully
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epitaph
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a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone
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ethical 
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having to do with morals, values, right and wrong
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facetious
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humorous, not meant seriously
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inaudible
Definition
not able to be heard
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indiscriminate
Definition
without restraint or control; unselective
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intrigue
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crafty dealings, underhanded plotting

to form and carry out plots

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jurisdiction
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an area of authority or control
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plausible
Definition
appearing true,reasonable or fair
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plebian
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common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class
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prodigal
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wastefully extravagant 
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proximity
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nearness, closeness
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pulverize
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to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy
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sequel
Definition
that which follows, a result
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volatile 
Definition
highly changeable, fickle
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