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3rd Period Vocabulary
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19
Writing
7th Grade
03/27/2012

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Orthodox

 

Definition
Conventional, conforming to idealogy, traditional
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Ostracism
Definition
Temporary banishment by popular vote, to be excluded
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Perplex
Definition
To cause to be puzzled or bewildered
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Plausible
Definition
Reasonable or believable
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Plethora
Definition
abudance or excess
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Putrid
Definition
Foul decay or decomposition
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Raucous
Definition
Harsh, rowdy, disorderly, loud
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Relish
Definition
To enjoy
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Reprieve
Definition
A temporary delay of punishment
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Reputable
Definition
of a good action, respectable
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Resilient
Definition
Able to recover from misfortune
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Respite
Definition
A break, an interval of relief
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Sedentary
Definition
Sitting, settled, accustomed to sit or rest for a long time
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Serene
Definition

Calm, peaceful, tranquil

clear, fair

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Stagnated
Definition
To become or remain inactive with no room for improvement
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Stoic
Definition
Unaffected by passion, feeling or pain
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Tedious
Definition
Dull, boring, long and tiresome
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Tranquil
Definition
calm, free from commotion, quiet
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Trite
Definition
lacking in freshness or originality
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