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Chap 5 and Chap 6
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Literature
9th Grade
02/02/2011

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Rout
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a defeat attended with disorderly flight; dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder
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Suppressed
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to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.)
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Innumerable
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very numerous
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Reproach
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to be a cause of blame or discredit to
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Serf
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a slave
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Obstinate
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firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
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Exultation
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the act of exulting; lively or triumphant joy, as over success or victory.
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Nebulous
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hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused
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Laudable
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deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable
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Insidious
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stealthily treacherous or deceitful
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Repose
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peace; tranquillity; calm
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Debauch
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to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce
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Ingratiate
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to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others, esp. by deliberate effort (usually fol. by with)
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Perturb
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to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.
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Dilatory
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tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy
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Elusive
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cleverly or skillfully evasive
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