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Review #8
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English
11th Grade
01/18/2010

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Term
obtuse
Definition
insensitive; block-headed, slow in comprehension
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scrutinize
Definition
to look very carefully; to examine
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congenial
Definition
pleasant to be around; social, agreeable
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fjord
Definition
a long narrow inlet from the sea between steep cliffs or hills
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aspire
Definition
something one hopes to achieve; goal
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martyr
Definition
someone willing to sacrifice and even give his/her life for a cause; also one who pretends suffering to gain sympathy
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citadel
Definition
a fortress overlooking a city; a stronghold
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doldrums
Definition
a period or condition of depression or inactivity
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blather
Definition
to talk nonsensically
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consensus
Definition
general agreement
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