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English
9th Grade
01/25/2009

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adulterate
Definition
to currupt, make worse by the addition of something of less value
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ascertain
Definition
to find out
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assent
Definition
to express agreement
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augment
Definition
to make larger by adding, increase
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benevolent
Definition
kindly, charitable
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bereft
Definition
deprives of, make unhappy through a loss
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buffet
Definition
to slap or cuff repeatedly?
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coerce
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to compel, force
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cogent
Definition
forceful, convincing, relevant, to the point
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consecrate
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to make sacred, hallow, to set apart for a special purpose
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dearth
Definition
a lack, scarcity, famine
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old and feeble, worn-out, ruied
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decrepit
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deft
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skillful, nimble
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demise
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a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
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holocaust
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a thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especiallt through fire
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inopportune
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Inappropriate or ill-timed; not opportune.
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inter
Definition
to bury, lay to rest
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Definition
happening in the opposite way to what is expected
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muse
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to be absorbed in thought
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musty
Definition
stale, moldy, damp smell
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pliable
Definition
easily bent, flexible
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provoke
Definition
stimulate or give rise. deliberately make someone annoyed or angry
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rampant
Definition
violent or unrestrained in action or performance
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reprehensible
Definition
deserving critism
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truculent
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eager or quick to argue or fight
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vociferous
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loud ad unrestrained
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almanac
Definition
use this to find out who won the 1980 rose bowl
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all catalalogue cards
Definition
in the card catalogue the call number of book is given
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quotations
Definition
you want to find out who said "a rose or any other name would smell sweet" you would look...
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readers guide
Definition
you want to read a book about gardening, you would look here
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quotations
Definition
you want to find 2 or 3 lines of poetry on the subject of patriotism, the quickest way would be...
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autobiography
Definition
life of yourself
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biography
Definition
life of someone else
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characterization
Definition
giving TRAITS to someone, dialogue, traits, description, action
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inference
Definition
educated guess
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