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English
9th Grade
11/11/2007

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Decoration
Definition
the act or process of decorating
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Foundation
Definition

a basis (as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported

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unity
Definition
a combination or ordering of parts in a literary or artistic production that constitutes a whole or promotes an undivided total effect
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disheartened
Definition
to cause to lose spirt or morale
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ignominy
Definition
deep personal humiliation and disgrace
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posthumous
Definition
following or occuring after death
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magistrate
Definition
an official entrusted with administration of the laws:
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benevolent
Definition

disposition to do good

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pretext
Definition
a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
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unison
Definition
a harmonious agreement
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collaborate
Definition
to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
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ensconce
Definition
ESTABLISH, SETTLE
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faction
Definition
a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking
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devour
Definition
to eat up greedily or ravenously
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conciliate
Definition
to gain by pleasing acts
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graphic
Definition
vividly or plainly shown or described
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reproach
Definition
an expression of rebuke or disapproval
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disinter
Definition

to take out of the grave or tomb UNEARTH

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invasion
Definition
the incoming or spread of something usually hurtful 
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uproarious
Definition
very noisy and full
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ringleader
Definition
a leader of a ring of individuals engaged especially in improper or unlawful activities
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frequently
Definition
: to associate with, be in, or resort to often or habitually
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enmity
Definition
positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill wil
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