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9/9/13 Ms. Kawasaki Unit 3 Vocabulary
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Language - English
8th Grade
09/12/2013

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aftermath
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events following some occurence; a sequence of
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aggrandize
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to increase in size; enlarge; to cause to appear greater in power
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ajar
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partially open
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alienate
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to make hostile; to cause to feel unwelcome or estranged
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alleviate
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to make less severe; to relieve; to lessen
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trenchant
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cutting; incisive; having a sharp point; caustic; sarcastic
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truculent
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inclined towards conflict; eager to fight
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truncate
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to shorten by cutting off
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tyro
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a beginner; novice
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ubiquitous
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existing or being everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered' widespread
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