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E10 Ferd 1984 Vocab II
E10 Ferd 1984 Vocab II
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English
10th Grade
04/02/2009

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hallucination
Definition
sensory experience of something that does not exist outside the mind
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plunder
Definition
to take wrongfully, as by pillage, robbery, or fraud
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recurrence
Definition
return to a previous condition, habit, subject
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hierarchy
Definition
any system of persons or things ranked one above another
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oligarchical
Definition
government by a few, especially by a small faction of persons or families
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scrutinize
Definition
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
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dissipate
Definition
to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.
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supple
Definition
bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed
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reverence
Definition
a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe
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malignant
Definition
very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect
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guise
Definition
false appearance; pretense
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swine
Definition
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
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strenuousness
Definition
extreme effortfulness
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demeanor
Definition
conduct; behavior
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stagnant
Definition
inactive, sluggish, or dull; not flowing or running, as water, air
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commodity
Definition
something of use, advantage, or value
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chastity
Definition
abstaining from sexual relations
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inconceivable
Definition
unimaginable; unthinkable
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eccentricity
Definition
an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct
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unendurable
Definition
incapable of being put up with
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effigies
Definition
crude representations of someone disliked
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indignation
Definition
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger
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perish
Definition
to die or be destroyed
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ruminant
Definition
contemplative; meditative, characterized by the chewing of cud.
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dapple
Definition
a spot or mottled marking, usually occurring in clusters
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infallible
Definition
incapable of failing; certain
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scrounge
Definition
to borrow (a small amount or item) with no intention of repaying or returning it
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dilapidated
Definition
reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay
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intermittent
Definition
stopping or ceasing for a time
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remonstrance
Definition
an expression of protest, complaint, or reproof
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salutation
Definition
a gesture of greeting
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intimidate
Definition
to make timid; fill with fear
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allusion
Definition
an instance of indirect reference
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fretted
Definition
to cause to be uneasy; vex
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voluptuous
Definition
sensuously pleasing or delightful
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reprisal
Definition
retaliation against an enemy
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fecundity
Definition
the capacity of abundant production
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ravage
Definition
do ruinous damage
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austere
Definition
severe in manner or appearance
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spurious
Definition
not genuine, authentic, or true
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preponderance
Definition
superiority in power or influence
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tacitly
Definition
by unexpressed agreement
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irrevocable
Definition
unable to be repealed or annulled
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niggling
Definition
petty; trivial
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queue
Definition
a line of waiting people or vehicles
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infallible
Definition
absolutely trustworthy or sure
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invariably
Definition
without variation or change
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pathos
Definition
the feeling, as of sympathy or pity, so aroused
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luminous
Definition
radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright
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mutability
Definition
given to changing; constantly changing
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