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ELA Vocab.
Through the Tunnel Vocab.
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English
9th Grade
09/27/2012

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Contrition
Definition
Deeply felt remorse; Penitence
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Chivalry
Definition
the sum of the ideal qualification of a knight, courtesy, generously , valor, and dexterity in arms.
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Promontories
Definition
a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast; a headland
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Luminous
Definition
Radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
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Buoyant
Definition
Capable of being a body afloat, as a liquid
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Supplication
Definition
A humble entreaty or petition; prayer
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Idly
Definition
Lazily
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Sputtering
Definition
To eject particles of saliva, food , etc.
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Beseeching
Definition
To beg eagerly for; solicit
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Myriads
Definition
10,000
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Minute
Definition
Extremely small, as in size, amount, extent, or degree
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Clambered
Definition
To climb, using both feet and hands; climb with effort or difficulty.
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Irregular
Definition
Without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement.
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Frond
Definition
A large compound leaf; Seaweed
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Incredulous
Definition
Indicating or showing unbelief.
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Gout
Definition
A mass or splash, as a blood; spurt
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Protagionist
Definition
Main Character
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Antagionist
Definition
Person or thing in opposition with the main Main Character
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