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Literature
12th Grade
02/12/2006
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abashed
 Definition
adj. - embarassed
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condiment
 Definition
n. - a seasoning or spice
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ennui
 Definition
n. - boredom
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pungent
 Definition
adj. - sharp in smell or taste
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castigate
 Definition
v. - to punish
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sagacious
 Definition
adj. - wise
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corpulent
 Definition
adj. - fat
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maladroit
 Definition
adj. - clumsy
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sibling
 Definition
n. - one of two or more children in a family
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emaciated
 Definition
adj. - dangerously thin
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cadaver
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n. - a corpse
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dastardly
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adj. - cowardly
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inebriated
 Definition
adj. - drunk
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prevaricate
 Definition
v. - to lie
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lagniappe
 Definition
n. - something extra given in exchanged with a purchase
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florid
 Definition
adj. - red, ruddy
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zenith
 Definition
n. - highest point
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facilitate
 Definition
v. - to make easier
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apparition
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n. - ghost
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clandestine
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adj. - secret
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allusion
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n. - a reference
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enigma
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n. - puzzle
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buffoon
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n. - a clown
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adamant
 Definition
adj - firm; unbending
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amalgamate
 Definition
v. - to combine
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capitulate
 Definition
v. - to surrender
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avaricious
 Definition
adj. - greedy
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limpid
 Definition
adj. - clear
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destitute
 Definition
adj. - very poor
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verbose
 Definition
adj. - wordy
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accord
 Definition
n. - agreement
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abridged
 Definition
adj. - shortened
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berserk
 Definition
adj. - maddened; excited; crazed
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broach
 Definition
v. - to bring up
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brooch
 Definition
n. - a fancy pin
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cite
 Definition
adj. - to quote; to mention
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procrastinate
 Definition
v. - to delay
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terse
 Definition
adj. - brief
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rectify
 Definition
v. - to correct
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masticate
 Definition
v. - to chew
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adage
 Definition
n. - a saying
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articulate
 Definition
adj. - clear and distinct in speaking
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demeanor
 Definition
n. - behavior
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caricature
 Definition
n. - an exaggerated drawing
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condone
 Definition
v. - to forgive; to overlook
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lethal
 Definition
adj. - deadly
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incognito
 Definition
adj. - hidden or concealed
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clairvoyant
 Definition
adj. - able to see the future or objects unable to be seen in regular sight.
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indolent
 Definition
adj. - lazy
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insolent
 Definition
adj. - rude
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panacea
 Definition
n. - a cure-all
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raze
 Definition
v. - to destroy completely
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lethargic
 Definition
adj. - dull, drowsy
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malingerer
 Definition
n. - one who fates illnesses, usually to avoid work.
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gape
 Definition
v. - to stare
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gist
 Definition
n. - the real meaning
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fissure
 Definition
n. - a narrow opening
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sepulcher
 Definition
n. - a tomb
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affluent
 Definition
adj. - wealthy
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taut
 Definition
adj. - tight
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astute
 Definition
wise, shrewd
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lucrative
 Definition
profitable, money-making
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cajole
 Definition
to coax
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tepid
 Definition
lukewarm
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nebulous
 Definition
cloudy, unclear
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copious
 Definition
plentiful
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coquette
 Definition
a flirt
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debilitate
 Definition
to weaken
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toxic
 Definition
poisonous
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risque
 Definition
almost improper
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