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Waverly Miller, Week 4
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Literature
11th Grade
09/27/2011

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consummate

She was considered the consummate hostess, and everyone longed for a place on her guest list.

Definition
complete; total; supremely good
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elusive

If Sarah hadn't been so elusive, we could have told him about the big party at Jan's house.

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hard to pin down
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nettle

He was nettled by her manner.

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annoy
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recuperate

His extended stay in the hospital alowed for him to recuperate from his injuries.

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to get better after illness
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belligerant

The belligerence of one nation towards another over land and laws can lead to war.

Definition
aggressive; ready to fight
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