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10/14/13 Ms. Kawasaki Unit 9
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10
Language - English
8th Grade
10/11/2013

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atrophy
Definition
to wither away
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atypical
Definition
not typical, abnormal
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austere
Definition
stern, as in manner; without excess; unadorned, severely simple and plain
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badger
Definition
to tease, annoy, harass persistently
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ballistics
Definition
the study of the dynamics or flight characteristics of projectiles
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quirk
Definition
a peculiarity of behavior; an unaccountable act or event
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quixotic
Definition
totally or foolishly impractical
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ramification
Definition
a development growing out of and often complicating a problem or pain; a consequence
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relinquish
Definition
to give up doing, professing, or intending; to surrender, give in
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reminisce
Definition
to act or practice of recalling the past
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