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9th Grade
08/08/2016

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Abstinence
Definition
Going without something.
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Ambulatory
Definition
Being able to walk. (Place to walk)
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Diatribe
Definition
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone.
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Didactic
Definition
To teach in a way a teacher does.
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Diffident
Definition
Modest or shy.
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Garrulous
Definition
Excessively talkative.
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Mandatory
Definition
Required.
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Morbid
Definition
Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
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Munificent
Definition
(of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary.
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Scoff
Definition
Speak to someone in a mocking way.
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Acclaim
Definition
To greet with loud approval or praise
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Acquiesce
Definition
To agree without protest, but without enthusiasm
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Assimilate
Definition
To be taken in by a larger group
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Delirious
Definition
To be in a temporary state of extreme menal confusion or excitement
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Diffusion
Definition
The process of widely spreading or scattering
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Diminution
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The process of diminishing or decreasing
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Disdain
Definition
Look down upon
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Magnanimous
Definition
Noble in heart and mind; rising above pettiness
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Mallgnant
Definition
An action likely to cause death
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Meander
Definition
To wander aimlessly
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