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English II Vocab
Vocab from Deadman's Pockets, Moon, and Arthur
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11th Grade
12/07/2012

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convoluted
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turned in or wound up upon itself:coiled; twisted
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imrpovised
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Invented, composed, or done without preparation
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taught
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tense; tight
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pent-up
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not expressed or released; held in
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reveling
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taking great pleasure
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sidle
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to move sideways, especially in a way that does not attract attention or cause disturbance
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furtive
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secret; shifty; sly
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oppress
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to control or govern by the cruel or unjust use of force or authority
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doctrine
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particular principle or position that is taught or supported, as of a religion
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harass
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to bother or annoy repeatedly
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makeshift
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suitable as a temporary substitute for the proper or desired thing
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vintage
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characterized by enduring appeal;classic
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decapitate
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to cut off the head of
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relic
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an object that has survived decay, destruction, or the passage of time and is valued for its historic interest
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petulantly
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crankily; in an annoyed way
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vulgar
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characterized by a lack of good breeding or good taste; common; crude
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sumptuous
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costly and magnificent
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combatant
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one trained for, or engaged in, combat
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throng
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to move or gather in large numbers; to crowd together
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giddy
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mad or foolish
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brandished
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waved or flourished menacingly
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stately
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majestic
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lamentation
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mourning; sad
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withered
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weakened; dried up
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swarthy
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having a dark complexion
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redeemed
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rescued or saved
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