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Differentiated List #2
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English
7th Grade
02/02/2015

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atavism
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noun; reoccurrence in an organism of a trait or characteristic typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic combination
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melancholy
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adj.; a sad mood or feeling, especially with prolonged depression
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abhorrence
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noun; the act of greatly disliking someone or something
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impunity
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noun; freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
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subconscious
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noun; the part of a person's mind that has ideas and feelings of which the person is not aware
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remuneration
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noun; an amount of money paid to someone for the work that person has done
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palpitant
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adjective; affected or characterized by emotion, disease, or exertion; marked by trembling or throbbing
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encumbrance
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noun; a burden or impediment
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ostentatious
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adjective; displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy
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disparage
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verb; to regard or represent as being of little worth
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austere
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adjective; simple, plain, not fancy; having few pleasures : simple and harsh
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pugnacious
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adjective; inclined to quarrel or fight; combative
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overzealous
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adjective; overly enthusiastic or devoted
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beseechingly
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adverb; to beg in a manner that is urgent or anxious
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brazenly
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adverb; to behave in a manner that is shameless or impudent; acting without fear or embarrassment
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