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10th Grade
01/18/2011
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usuers
 Definition
money lenders who charge very high interest
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avarice
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greed
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dolorous
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sad, mournful
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ineffable
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inexpressible
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omnipotent
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all powerful
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deliberation
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careful consideration
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ablutions
 Definition
cleansing of the body as part of a religious rite
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extort
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to obtain by threat or violence
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parsimony
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stinginess
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indecorous 
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improper
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ostentatious
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intend to attract notice
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sagacious
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shrewd
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vagary
 Definition
unpredictable occurence
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impertinant
 Definition
not showing proper respect
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predilection
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pre-existing preference 
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ingratiating 
 Definition
charming or flattering
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dissembling
 Definition
disguising one's real nature or motives
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calumny
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false accusation; slander 
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licentious
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lacking moral restraint 
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ameliorate
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to make better
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avidly
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eagerly
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deference
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courteous regard or respect
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abomination
 Definition
something that causes great horror or disgust
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blasphemy
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sinful act or remark
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prodigious
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of great size,power, or extent
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confounded
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confused, dismayed
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incredulously
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skeptically
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agape
 Definition
wide open
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retaliation
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act of returning an injury or wrong
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conciliatory 
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tending to soothe anger
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purged
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cleansed 
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adamant 
 Definition
firm, unyielding 
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