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Spurrier 2010-2011
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6th Grade
09/28/2010

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1. parsimonious
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excessively sparing or frugal
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2. amiable
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friendly, agreeable
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3. placid
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calm or quiet
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4. wily
Definition
cunning
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5. transcribe
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to make a full written or typewritten copy
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6. melancholy
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sadness or depression of the spirits, gloom
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7. reprimand
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a severe, formal or official strong disapproval, harsh criticism
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8. spectral
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of or resembling a specter, ghostly
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9. countenance
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appearance, especially expression of the face
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10. consorted
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to keep company, associate
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11. comely
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pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair.
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12. despondently
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feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection.
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13. oxymoron
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conjoining contradictory terms
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14. peevishly
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showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood
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15. filch
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to take (something, especially something of little value) in a furtive manner.
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16. prudent
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careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment.
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17. drudgery
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tedious, menial, or unpleasant work
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18. convoluted
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intricate; complicated
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19. innocuous
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having no adverse effect; harmless.
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20. formidable
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arousing fear, dread, or alarm.
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