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Vocabulary-Ganschow Greek Mythology Andrew Galo
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9th Grade
10/18/2009
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perilous
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dangerous
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writhe
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to twist and turn, usually in pain
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reverie
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dreamy thoughts
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wrath
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great anger
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provocation
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something that stirs something up

 
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affliction
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a condition of continued pain or distress
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rash
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too hasty and careless
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intemperate
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lacking self control
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abate
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to lessen in force or intensity
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deride
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to make fun of; to laugh at in scorn
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rancorous
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bitterly malicious; spiteful
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falter
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to drawback or waver
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livid
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flushed; reddish; very angry
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arrogance
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excessive pride with contempt for others
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sanctuary
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a place of refuge or protection
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affront
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to insult openly
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prudent
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planning carefully ahead of time; sensible
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unbridled
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not restrained
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recoil
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to draw or shrink back
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reconcile
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to bring into harmony; to make agree
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tremulous
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timid; fearful; quivering
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aversion
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a strong or fixed dislike
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forbearance
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patience; self control
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avid
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extremely eager or enthusiastic
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cower
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to crouch in fear or shame
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resolute
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determined; firm; constant in pursuing a purpose
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inaudible
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that cannot be heard
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disheveled
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not neat; messy or disordered
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furtive
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done quickly and with stealth
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exult
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to rejoice greatly
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formidable
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awe-inspiring in excellence; strikingly impressive
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profusion
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large supply or abundance
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stealth
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secret or sneaky action or behavior
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restitution
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compensation; repayment
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insidious
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sly; crafty
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incredulity
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disbelief
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