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courage D.l. 3
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English
10th Grade
02/16/2011

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speculate
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to spy out, examine
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ambition
Definition
earnest desire for some type of achievement
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integrity
Definition
adherence to moral principles, honesty
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ideals
Definition
existing only in the mind,a standard of excellence
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differentiate
Definition
to make or become different
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abstinence
Definition
voluntary refraining
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ambulatory
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of relating to or relating to walking:a sheltered place
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devoid
Definition
being without
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diatribe
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a bitter or violent criticism or attack
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didactic
Definition
intended for instruction
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diffident
Definition
lacking confidence in ones own ability
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disillusion
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to free from deprive of illusion,belief
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futile
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incapable of producing any result
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mandatory
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authoritatively ordered
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melancholy
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a gloomy state of mind especially when habitual or prolonged
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morbid
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suggesting an unhealthy mental state or atittude
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munificent
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extremely liberal in giving
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nostalgia
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a wistful desire to return in thoughtor infact to a former time in ones life
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scoffed
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to speak derisively:to mock at
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trajectory
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the curve described by a projectile.
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