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WOD
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27
English
10th Grade
05/23/2011

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Furtive
Definition
secretive or stealthy, sneaky  
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plethora
Definition
over abundance or excess
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hapless
Definition
unlucky, unfortunate
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Irate
Definition
very angry, furious
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pretext
Definition
a misleading or untrue reason given for doing something in an attempt to conceal the real reason
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fabricate
Definition
to invent or concoct (to make or manufactured) typically to deceive
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adroit
Definition
skillful and adept under pressure; skillful in using hands to manipulate objects.
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vigilant
Definition
watchful; keen eye; alert
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gesticulate
Definition
to use (dramatic) gestures
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avid
Definition
having/ showing great interest
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Cajole
Definition

to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially when someone is reluctant.

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rudimentary
Definition
primitive, undeveloped, basic
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enhance
Definition
to intensify; to raise the value or appearance of
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nuance
Definition
a subtle distinction or variation. (v) To make a subtle distinction
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loathe
Definition
to hate or detest, to regard with disgust
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lackluster
Definition
lacking energy, excitement, enthusiasm, or passion
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caustic
Definition
capable of burning living tissue; severely critical or sarcastic.
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wrest
Definition
to twist or turn or to pull etc. by a violent twist.
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jostle
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to bump, push against, etc rudely.

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infamous
Definition
famous or well known for something awful or bad
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dupe
Definition
a person who is easily deceived or fooled. to deceive
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inadvertent
Definition
not planned or unintentional.
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ominous
Definition
threatening or menacing
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tremulous
Definition
trembling, extremely shaken or bothered
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repudiate
Definition
to refuse to accept; to deny the truth or validity of
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cessation
Definition
delay or idleness; temporary stop
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