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english vocab Chapter 15
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7th Grade
03/11/2013

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arbitrary
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based on preferences, convenience, or chance rather than law
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conspicuous
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obvious easy to see
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detest
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to dislike intensely to hate
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dexterity
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skill in physical action mental quickness
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dreg
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the least desirable part
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flourish
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the thrive to prosper ; a decoration
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fray
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to fight ; to wear away by friction
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incoherent
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lacking logical connection ; unclear
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nullify
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to make invalid to repeal
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paltry
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of little or no importance petty
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persistent
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refusing to give up ; remaining for a long time
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prediction
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something foretold ; a prophecy
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sinister
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evil
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succinct
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clearly expressed in few words
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tundra
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a treeless plain in arctic regions having permanently frozen sub soil
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