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Chapters 31-34
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23
Language - English
11th Grade
12/15/2006
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intractable
 Definition
not easily managed
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envince
 Definition
to constitute outward evidence
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homage
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respect
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repine
 Definition
to fret or complain
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iducements
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motives
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despotic
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tyrranical
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emulous
 Definition
ambitious or eager
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petulance
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the quality or state of being rude in speech or behavior
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ingenous
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honest, candid
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approbation
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act of approving formally or officially
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stoic
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to show no emotion
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epithet
 Definition
characterizing word or phrase in place of a name
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consternations
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amazement
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trite
 Definition
boring for much use
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analogous
 Definition
similar to something else
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vestige
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trace
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scruple
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ethical consideration principal that inhibits action
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bulwark
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strong support or protection
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garrulous
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pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
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pithy
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having substance and point
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firmament
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the vault or arch of the sky
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exhort
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to incite by argument or advice
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impetus
 Definition
stimulation or encouragement resulting in increased activity
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