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English
9th Grade
09/27/2012

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Contrition
Definition
deeply felt remorse , penitence
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chivalry
Definition
the sum of the ideal qualifications of knight, including courtesy, generosity , valor , and dexterity in arms
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promontories
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a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast; a headland .
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Luminous
Definition
radiating or reflecting light ; shining ; bright
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buoyant
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capable of keeping a body afloat , as a liquid
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Supplication
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a humble entreaty or petition ; prayer
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idly
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lazily
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sputtering
Definition
to spit out
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beseeching
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to beg eagerly for ; solicit
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myriads
Definition
10,000
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minute
Definition
extremely small , as in size , amount , extent , or degree
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clambered
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to climb , using both feet and hands ; climb with effort or difficulty
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irregular
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without symmetry , even shape , formal arrangement , etc
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frond
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a large compound leaf ; seaweed
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incredulous
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indicating or showing unbelief :
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gout
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a mass or splash , as of blood ; spurt
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protagonist
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main character
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antagonist
Definition
person or thing in opposition with the main character
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