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chapter 15 vocab
desecrete, evenescent
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12th Grade
01/24/2017

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desecrete
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to treat with extreme disrespect, to violate in sacredness (of something highly valued)
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evanesceent
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gradually disapearing, fading away like a vapor.
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paragon
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a model of excellence or perfection
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provincial
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limited and narrow in outlook; unsophisticated.
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usurp
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to sieze power or position by force or without right
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supercilious
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proud; scornful; looking down on others
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indigent
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not having enough to live on; very poor; impoverished
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steadfast
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firmly and consistantly loyal
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callous
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hardened in the mind or feelings
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heed
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to pay attention to
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