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Emily unit 10
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03/21/2005

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abominable
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arousing hatred;disgusting
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bumbling
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blundering and awkward
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consequence
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a result, effect;importance
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delude
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to fool, decieve; to mislead utterly
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dole
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to give out in small amounts
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engulf
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to swallow up, overwhelm
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foil
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to defeat; to keep from gaining some end
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formulate
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to express definitely
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initiative
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the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
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memento
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something that serves as a reminder
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nonconformist
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a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things
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null and void
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without legal force or effect; no longer binding a treaty that has become null and void
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panorama
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a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject
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posterity
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all of a persons offspring;all future generations
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null and void
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without legal force or effect; no longer binding.
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panorama
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a wide, unobstructed view of an area' a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; range or spectrum.
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posterity
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all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations
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pry
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to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
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refurbish
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to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve.
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resourceful
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able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along.
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rigorous
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severe, harsh, strict. thoroughly logical
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subsequent
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coming after; following in time, place, or order
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unerring
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making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
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