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Tenth grade
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10th Grade
01/09/2011

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condemn
Definition
to express strong disapproval of
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culpable
Definition
deserving of blame or punishment for being wrong, evil, or harmful
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exonerate
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to free from blame
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incorrigible
Definition
incapable of being corrected or reformed
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malfeasance
Definition
wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public office
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misdemeanor
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a minor offense
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purloin
Definition
to steal, often in a violation of trust; to commit theft
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ruffian
Definition
a gangster or thug
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unscrupulous
Definition
lacking moral restraint
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august
Definition
majestic
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condescend
Definition
to lower oneself to the level of one considered inferior
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deference
Definition
respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of another
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grovel
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to behave so humbly that it is demeaning
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lackey
Definition
one who does lowly jobs for another
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predominate
Definition
to be greatest in number or importance
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slavish
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acting completely under the will of another; slave like
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subjugation
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the act of conquering or bringing under control
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supercilious
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proudly scornful
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sycophant
Definition
a person attempting to win favor but flattering important people
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