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WW Lesson 3
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English
12th Grade
11/15/2008

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curtail
Definition
to cut short or reduce
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discriminate
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to make or recognize clear distinctions.
to treat in a less or more favorable way
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espionage
Definition
the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government
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inalienable
Definition
not able to be taken away
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incarcerate
Definition
to confine or to put in prison
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indignity
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an insult to one's pride; offensive or humuliating treatment
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indiscriminate
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not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard
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infamous
Definition
having a very bad reputation; notorious.
disgraceful; vicious
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intercede
Definition
to act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties
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malign
Definition
to say negative and unfair things about; slander.
evil; showing ill will
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perpetrate
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to commit, as a crime or other antisocial act
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rampant
Definition
threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread
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rancor
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a deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness
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reparation
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a mending or repair.
a making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially in the case of an international war
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smattering
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superficial, scattered knowledge.
a small amount
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