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English
12th Grade
03/19/2008

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incessantly
Definition
continuous, never ceasing
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pertinacity
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persistant determination
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convalescence
Definition
a gradual recovery after an illness
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remorse
Definition
a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt
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discompose
Definition
to destroy the composure of; to disturb the order of
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agitate
Definition
to upset or excite; to make uneasy
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robust
Definition
strong and healthy; hardy
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advocate
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a lawyer; one who urges or recommends
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prosperous
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wealthy or successful
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perversity
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deliberate unruliness; immorality
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dissipate
Definition
to scatter; to pursue pleasure to excess
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induce
Definition
to persuade; bring about
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chastise
Definition
to punish, discipline, scold
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repentant
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apologetic, guilty, remorseful
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vivacity
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liveliness, spiritedness
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vacilating
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wavering
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mien
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characteristics expressive of attitude or personality
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antipathy
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dislike, hostility; extreme opposition or aversion
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avail
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use or advantage
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discern
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to perceive something obscure
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