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English I H Vocab
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9th Grade
10/13/2010
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cowering
 Definition
drawing back. crouching, or trembling
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brandished
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waved om a threatening manner
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mortal
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very intense; severe
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rouse
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wake up
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kin
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family members; relatives
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contrition
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deep feelings of regret and redemption
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impoverished
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poor; poverty-stricken
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exuberant
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joyful; high-spirited
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malicious
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showing a desire to harm another; spiteful
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inciting
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provoking; stirring up
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futile
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useless; hopeless; in vain
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spontaneous
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arising naturally; unplanned
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vulnerable
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defenseless; lack of individuality
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anonymity
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namelessness; lack of individuality
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vivacious
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spirited; full of life
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noncommittal
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not agreeing or disagreeing
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disposition
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usual frame of mind; temperance
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dilapidated
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shabby; falling apart
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inaugurating
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formally beginning
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inhabit
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live in
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invariably
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without exception
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synchronizing
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causing to occur at the same time/rate; coordinating
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cowered
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drew back in fear; cringed
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surmounted
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overcame
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imprudent
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unwise; foolish
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disarming
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removing suspicion or fear; charming
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receding
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moving into the distance
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hindrances
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obstacles; things that restrain or prevent an activity
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vigilance
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the state of being alert; watchfulness
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barren
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empty; deserted
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frail
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thin and weak; delicate
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permit
 Definition
allow
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