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English
10th Grade
09/30/2009

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Brocade
Definition
a heavy fabric interwoen with a rich, raised design
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Circumspect
Definition
cautious,conservative:heedful of consequences
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Oblidging
Definition
ready to do favors for others; considerate
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Imprudent
Definition
Unwise or in discreet--not in one's best intrest; poor judement
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metaphysics
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dealing with matters greater than the physical world; spirtual
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Bon Mot
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"good word" a clever, witty remark
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precipices
Definition
steep cliff, overhang, drop off
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El dorado
Definition
ANY place of fabulous wealth or oppurtunity
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Candide
Definition
honest, frank, sincere
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Ingenous
Definition
showing innocent or childlike simplicity or candidness
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Rotund
Definition
notably plump
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Pragmatic
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pratical
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Sardonic
Definition
scornful,mocking,cynical(sarcastic)
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inimical
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harmful; being adverse often by reason of hostility
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Ensue
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to take place afterward or as a result
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Plunder
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pillage;sack;commit act of robbery
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adroit
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having,showing,skill,resourcefullness,cleverness, in handing situations
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dauntless
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fearless
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debauchery
Definition
extreme indulgence in sensuality
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elude
Definition
to evade or escape from, as by daring or skill
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