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English
12th Grade
09/29/2010

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Decrepit
Definition
weakened by old age; feeble; or long use
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Inexorable
Definition
unyielding; not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties
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Ramshackle
Definition
loosely made or held together; rickety; shaky
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Amorous
Definition
inclined or disposed to love, sexual love: showing or expressing love
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Bravado
Definition
a pretentious, swaggering display of courage.
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Catechized
Definition
to instruct orally by means of questions and answers
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Catechized
Definition
to instruct orally by means of questions and answers
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Qualms
Definition
an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction:
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Lance
Definition
a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head or a sword used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
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Reticence
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disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
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Reticence
Definition
disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
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Onerous
Definition
burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship
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