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8th Grade
01/22/2014

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apt
Definition
suitable, fitting, likely
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awry
Definition
in a turned or twisted position or direction
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bludgeon
Definition
a short club used as a weapon, to strike with a heavy club
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capitulate
Definition
to end resistance, give up, surrender
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chafe
Definition
to warm by rubbing; to wear sore by rubbing
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defile
Definition
to make unclean or dirty, destroy the purity of
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dire
Definition
dreadful causing fear or suffering
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disarming
Definition
charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion
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disgruntled
Definition
in bad humor, discontented, annoyed
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encroach
Definition
to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass
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endow
Definition
to furnish, equip, provide with funds or some other desirable thing
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fend
Definition
to ward off, resist, to get along
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impunity
Definition
freedom from punishment
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. mien
Definition
air, manner, appearance, expression
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penal
Definition
having to do with punishment
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pertinent
Definition
related to the matter at hand to the point
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predominant
Definition
the greatest in strength or power, most common
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prodigy
Definition
something wonderful or marvelous; a child or young person with extraordinary ability or talent
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recluse
Definition
a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world.
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renown
Definition
fame, glory
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