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English
6th Grade
01/31/2013

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Adolescence 

 

Definition
the process or state of growing to maturity, mainly over the teen years 
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Melancholy

 

Definition
mournful;  depressed 
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Emigrate

 

Definition
to leave one country or region to settle in another; migrate
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Cinema
Definition

a motion-picture theater

 

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Ardent

Definition

having or characterized by intense feelings; passionate; intensely devoted

 

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Gestapo 

Definition

the German state secret police duringthe Nazi regime, organized in 1933 and notorious for its brutal methods.

 

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Blithe

Definition

 joyous, merry, cheerful; carefree

 

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Inherit 

 

Definition

 to receive or  come into possession of purposely

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Propaganda

 

Definition
information, ideas, or rumors spread to help or harm a person or group
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Seize

 

Definition
to take possession of suddenly  by force
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Forbidden

Definition
not allowed
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Enhance

 

Definition
to raise to a high degree
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Appoint

 

Definition
 to assign to a position or office
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Fanatic 

Definition

a person with extreme enthusiasm 

 
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Speculation

 

Definition
an opinion reached by the examination or consideration of a subject
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 Handkerchief 

Definition
a small piece of linen or fabric used for wiping one’s face or for decorative purposes
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