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English
7th Grade
05/20/2010

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Profound
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(adj.)-having or demanding great knowledge, study, or insight

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Realm
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(n)-kingdom or domain

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Hierarchical
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(adj.)-relating to or arranged in a formally ranked order

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Epic
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(n)-long poem about legendary or historical heroes, written in a grand style

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Primal
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(adj.)-earliest; existing before other things

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Cosmic
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(adj.)-large or universal in scale; having to do with the universe

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Abyss
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(n)-very deep gulf or hole

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Aggrandize
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(v)-to increase or make greater
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Aphorism
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(n)-a short saying
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Brazen
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(adj.)-excessively bold, brash
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Callous
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(adj.)-harsh, cold, unfeeling
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Discreet
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(adj.)-prudent or inconspicuous
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Discrete
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(adj.)-separate, distinct, individual
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Foster
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(v)-to promote, stimulate, encourage
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Incessant
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(adj.)-without interruption
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Malevolent
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(adj.)-having intent to harm others
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Nefarious
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(adj.)-horribly villanous
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Ominous
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(adj.)-foreboding or foreshadowing evil, portentous
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Oration
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(n)-a dignified and formal speech
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Pervasive
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(adj.)-to spread throughout
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Premonition
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(n)- a presentiment of the future
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Retribution
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(n)-vengeance, revenge, payback
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Vicissitudes
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(n)- the unexpected changes and shifts often encountered in one's life
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Endeavor
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(v)-to exert oneself to do or effect something; make and effort; strive
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Hallowed
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(adj.)-regarded as holy; venerated; sacred
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Residuary
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(adj.)- entitled to the residue of an estate; pertaining to or of the nature of a remainder
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Covetous
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(adj.)- inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy
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Entreaty
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(n)-an earnest request or petition; a plea
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Dingy
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(adj.)- of a dark, dull, or dirty color or aspect; lacking brightness or freshness
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Impropriety
Definition
(n)-the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness; inappropriateness; unsuitableness
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Portly
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(adj.)-rather heavy or fat; stout; corpulent
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Liberality
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(n)- the quality or condition of being liberal in giving; generosity; bounty
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Provision
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(n)-a clause in legal instrument, a law etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso
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Tremulous
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(adj.)-(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness
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Misanthropy
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(n)-hatred or mistrust of humankind
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Congenial
Definition
(adj.)-agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character
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Tactily
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(adj.)- understood without being openly expressed; implied
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Beguile
Definition
(v)-to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead, delude
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Irresolute
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(adj.)-not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating
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Feter
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(v)-to confine; restrain
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Incessant
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(adj.)-continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending
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Penance
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(n)-a punishment undergone in token of penitence for sin
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Countenance
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(n)-appearance, esp. the look or impression of the face
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Lamentation
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(n)-the act of lamenting or expressing grief
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Obscure
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(adj.)-(of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguos; vague, or uncertain
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Innocuous
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(adj.)-not harmful or injurious; harmless
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Benign
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(adj.)-having a kindly disposition; gracious
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Stagnate
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(v)-to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc.
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Pliable
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(adj.)-easily bent; flexible; supple
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Alleviate
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(v)-to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate
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Disparage
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(v)- to criticize; belittle
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Flattery
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(n)-excessive, insincere praise
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Ameliorate
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(v)-to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve
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Inclement
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(adj.)-(of the weather, the elements etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy
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Aggregate
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(v)-formed by the conjunction or collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; total; combined
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Indictment
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(n)-any charge, accusation, serious criticism, or cause for blame
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Copious
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(adj.)-large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful
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Hapless
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(adj.)-unlucky; luckless; unfortunate
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Forlorn
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(adj.)-desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance
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Palpable
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(adj.)-able to be touched or felt (unexpectedly)
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Indolent
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(adj.)-having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion
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Opaque
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(adj.)-impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through
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Lacerate
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(v)-the tear roughly, mangle, wound
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Discern
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(v)-to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize via intellectual analysis
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Amenities
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(n)-something that contributes to physical comfort; agreeable ways or manner; courtesy; civility; benefits
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Ennui
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(n)-a feeling of utter dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest
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Placid
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(adj.)-undisturbed by tumult; calm
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Tangible
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(adj.)-perceptible by touch; material or substantial
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Solicitously
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(adj.)-anxious or concerned (usually fol. by about, for, etc., or a clause)
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Opiate
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(n)-a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain
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Placid
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(adj.)-pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed
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Volition
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(n)-the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing
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Travesty
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(n)-any grotesque or debased likeness or imitation
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Inundate
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(v)-to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge
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Sacrosanct
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(adj.)-extremely sacred or inviolable
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Sagacious
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(adj.)-having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd
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Abject
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(adj.)-sunk to or existing in a low state or condition
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Abscond
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(v)-to depart secretly, hide oneself
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Recalcitrant
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(adj.)-obstinately defiant of authority or restraint
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Celestial
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(adj.)-of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
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