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10th Grade
12/01/2009

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Pallor
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an unhealthy pale appearing
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Precipice
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a very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one
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stertorous
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noisy and labored.
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aloof
Definition
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant} at a distance, esp. in feeling or interest; apart.
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euthanasia
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the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma
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phonograph
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a record player
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prominence
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state of being important or famous
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laconic
Definition
using very few words
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zeal
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of great energy or enthusiasm
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prodigal
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having something on a lavish scale
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piteous
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deserving or arousing pity
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clarion
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war trumpet
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martyr
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constant suffer
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stenography
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shorthand, notetaking
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unavailing
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achieving nothing, failing
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fastness
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a well protected or safe place
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ceaselessly
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constant and never-ending
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doggedly
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to do something with persistent effort
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tumultuous
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loud and raising a great clatter and commotion
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penitent
Definition
showing regret for having done something wrong
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