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English
10th Grade
01/20/2009
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brevity
 Definition
breifness in speeh and writing
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compliant
 Definition
yielding;obedient
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allay
 Definition
to lessen fear
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austere
 Definition
stern in manner or appearance
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adversity
 Definition
great trouble or difficulty
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aloof
 Definition
uninterested
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indolent
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lazy
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accclaim
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applause
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ardent
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full of passion and emotion
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bombastic
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using language to impress others
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banal
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dull
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affable
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easy to talk to;friendly
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altruistic
 Definition
showing an unselfish concern for others
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banefull
 Definition
harmful
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berate
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to rebuke
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adamant
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firm;unyielding
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ample
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abundant;more than enough
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arrogant
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overbearing;proud
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acoustics
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quality of sound
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