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Word of Day set 1
Mrs. Bremer
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English
11th Grade
10/10/2013

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ambiguous
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adj. uncertain
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fluctuate
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verb; to shift up and down
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lethargy
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noun; serious tiredness; langor or laziness; a sluggish state of being
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undermine
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verb; to weaken or destroy bit by bit; to sap strength by undercutting
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repudiate
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verb; to disown, disclaim, reject, or refuse.
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emulate
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verb; to try to equal or exceed an example; to imitate
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squander
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verb; to use or spend in an over generous manner.
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catharsis
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noun; a cleansing or purging that releases emotions.
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anomaly
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adjective; something different from the norm; an irregularity or abnormality.
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gregarious
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adjective; social and convivial; outgoing or fond of groups
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enigmatic
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adjective; mysterious, puzzling, riddle-like
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despondent
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adjective; showing extreme depression or discouragement
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nostalgia
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noun; a sentimental yearning for a return to the past
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whimsical
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adjective; erratic, unpredictable, spontaneous (in a silly way)
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indignant
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adjective; the attitude of being angry because of injustice
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maternal
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adjective; motherly
antonym: paternal

adverb: maternally
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grandiose
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adjective; characterized by grandeur; pompous
EX: Jay Gatsby's parties
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disdainful
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adjective; expressing contempt, hatred, or strong dislike
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euphoric
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adj.;to be overcome with feelings of joy or elation
noun: euphoria
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facetious
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adj.;sarcastic and playfully humorous
adverb: facetiously
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