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English
12th Grade
02/12/2010

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Ostracize

Definition
to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges
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Reversible

Definition
a garment, esp. a coat, that can be worn with either side exposed
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Recuperate

Definition
 to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength
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Sadistic

Definition
any enjoyment in being cruel
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Nonchalant

Definition
coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual
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Rile

Definition
to irritate
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Putrid

Definition
having the odor of decaying flesh
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Gory

Definition
involving much bloodshed and violence
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Torso

Definition
The human body excluding the head and limbs
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Incognito

Definition
having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name
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Rostrum

Definition
any platform, stage, or the like, for public speaking
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Aggravate

Definition
to make worse or more severe; intensify, as anything evil, disorderly, or troublesome
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Pacifist

Definition
a person who believes in pacifism or is opposed to war or to violence of any kind
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Qualm

Definition
an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction
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Liberate

Definition
to set free
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Suave

Definition
smoothly agreeable or polite
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Gripe

Definition
to complain naggingly or constantly.
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Ironic

Definition
contrary to what was expected or intended
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Burlesque

Definition
an artistic composition, esp. literary or dramatic, that, for the sake of laughter, vulgarizes lofty material or treats ordinary material with mock dignity
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Illiterate

Definition
 unable to read and write
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Analyze

Definition
to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results
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Chisel

Definition
a wedgelike tool with a cutting edge at the end of the blade, often made of steel, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, etc
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Lagoon

Definition
an area of shallow water
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Annex

Definition

an addition to a building

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Concentrate

Definition
to bring all efforts, faculties, activities, etc., to bear on one thing or activity
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Monotonous

Definition
lacking in variety
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Imitate

Definition
to mimic; impersonate
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Academic

Definition
learned or scholarly but lacking in worldliness, common sense, or practicality
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Crude

Definition
Characterized by uncultured simplicity; lacking in sophistication or subtlety
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foul

Definition
grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome
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modest
Definition
having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance
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lecture
Definition
a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, esp. for instruction or to set forth some subject
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chafe
Definition
to make sore by rubbing
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