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9th Grade
09/14/2014

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boisterous
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adjective: loud and noisy or lively or unrestrained
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reprimand
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noun: a severe, formal, or official rebuke or censure
verb: to express severe disapproval, especially in a formal or official way
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jovial
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adjective: marked by good cheer
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perfunctory
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adjective: done routinely and with little interest or care
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ritual
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noun: a ceremony in which the actions and wording follow a prescribed form and order
adjective: being part of an established routine
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fallible
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adjective: capable of making an error
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peccadillo
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noun: a small sin
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patronize
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verb: 1. to support or sponsor
2. to treat in a condescending manner, often in showing kindness or interest that is insincere
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temperate
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adjective: 1. moderate in degree or quality
2. exercising moderation and self restraint
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exemplary
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adjective: worthy of imitation, serving as a model
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surreptitious
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adjective: obtained, done or made by secret or stealthy means
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imprecation
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noun: curse
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covet
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verb: to yearn to posess, to desire
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exemption
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noun: state of freedom or process of freeing from an obligation or liability others are required to do
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paragon
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noun: perfect example of a certain quality
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incantation
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noun: a series of words said as a magical charm or spell
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emulate
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verb: to match or surpass, typically by imitation
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brusque
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adjective: abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
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morose
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adjective: sullen and ill-tempered.
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anguished
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adjective: experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
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imperious
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adjective: assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
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liniment
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noun: a liquid or lotion, especially one made with oil, for rubbing on the body to relieve pain.
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pugnacious
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adjective: eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
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derogatory
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adjective: showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
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plaintive
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adjective: sounding sad and mournful
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ominous
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adjective: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
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profound
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1. adjective: (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
2. adjective: (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.
3. noun: the vast depth of the ocean or of the mind.
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derision
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noun: contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
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aloof
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adjective: not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
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fawn
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verb: to give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favor or advantage.
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ostracize
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verb: exclude (someone) from a society or group.
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qualm
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noun: an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear,
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unscrupulous
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adjective: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
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lavish
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verb: bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities upon.
adjective: sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
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incognito
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adjective/adverb: having one's true identity concealed.
noun: an assumed or false identity.
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nonchalant
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adjective: feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
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gibbet
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noun :a gallows
verb: to hang someone on a gibbet
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reproach
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verb: address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.
noun: the expression of disapproval or disappointment.
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trenchant
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adj: vigorous or incisive in expression or style, sharp, keen, insightful
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contumacious
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adjective: stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.
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erudtion
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noun: the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
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perspicuity
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noun: clearness or lucidity, as of a statement.
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sagacious
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adjective: having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.
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capricious
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adjective: given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
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felicitous
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Adjective: 1. well chosen or suited to the circumstance
2. pleasing and fortunate.
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luminous
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adjective: full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark. bright
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supercilious
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behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others. arrogant
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dismal
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depressing; dreary.
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magnanimous
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very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
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inveterate
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having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
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odious
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extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
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reticence
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the state of being not willing to tell people about things, reserved
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uncouth
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lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
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contrition
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the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
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impetuous
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acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
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abet
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to encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.
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approbation
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approval or praise.
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pallor
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an unhealthy pale appearance.
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cogent
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clear, logical, and convincing.
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abhor
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to regard with disgust and hatred.
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prolix
Definition
using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy. (adjective)
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