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Vocab. Lesson 2
The vocab. from lesson 2.
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English
8th Grade
10/12/2011

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access
Definition
ability, permission, or liberty to enter, approach, communicate with, or use
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bristle
Definition
become rigid with anger or irritation
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brook
Definition
stand for
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capricious
Definition
tending to change abruptly and without apparent reason
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certitude
Definition
freedom from doubt
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complicity
Definition
participation or involvement in a wrongful act
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distraught
Definition
deeply agitated
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impeccable
Definition
free from fault or blame
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imperturbable
Definition
not easily excited
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jubilant
Definition
showing or expressing great joy
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mollify
Definition
soothe in temper or disposition
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nadir
Definition
lowest point
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nettle
Definition
arouse to sharp but brief annoyance or anger
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pinnacle
Definition
highest point of achievement or development
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rash
Definition
large number of instances in a small period
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staunch
Definition
steadfast in loyalty or participation
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superlative
Definition
of the highest kind or order
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tortuous
Definition
full of twists, turns, or bends
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universal
Definition
existing or prevailing everywhere
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virulent
Definition
extremely poisonous or venomous
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