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Chinua Achebe ANB 3rd
VL6
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English
10th Grade
04/11/2011

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Denigration
Definition
*to speak damagingly of
*to treat or represent as lacking in value or importance
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Superannuated
Definition
*Retired because of age or infirmity.
*Too old for use, work, service, or a position
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Eradicate
Definition
*To remove or destroy utterly
*To erase by rubbing or by means of a chemical solvent
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Overzealously
Definition
*Too ardently active or devoted
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Cultural conflict
Definition
*Disagreements between cultural beliefs and values by two or more sides
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Benevolent
Definition
*Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings
*Desiring to help others
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Pandemonium
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*Wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos.
*A place or scene of riotous uproar or utter chaos
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Emissary
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*A representative sent on a mission or errand
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Communal
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*Used or shared in common by everyone in a group
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Cordiality
Definition
*courteous and gracious
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Meager
Definition
*Deficient in quantity or quality
*Lacking fullness or richness
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Brusqueness
Definition
*abrupt in manner
*blunt, rough
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Interim
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*a temporary or provisional arrangement
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Abomination
Definition
*intense aversion or loathing
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Arduous
Definition
*requiring great exertion
*laborious; difficult
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Clambered
Definition
*to climb, using both feet and hands
*climb with effort or difficulty.
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Revel
Definition
*to take great pleasure or delight
*to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities
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Taut
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*tightly drawn; tense
*not slack
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Improvident
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*neglecting to provide for future needs
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Capricious
Definition
*Obsolete, fanciful or witty
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Rebuke
Definition
*to express sharp, stern disapproval of
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Approbation
Definition
*approval; commendation
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Trifle
Definition
*an article or thing of very little value
*a small quantity or amount of anything
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Wily
Definition
*crafty
*cunning
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Malevolent
Definition
*wishing evil or harm to another or others
*showing ill will
*ill-disposed
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