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Fiske Chapters 16-18
Leake AP Language and Composition
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English
11th Grade
11/23/2009

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sedulous
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hard work consistensy
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assiduous
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diligence, persistence
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fastidious
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overly exacting
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tenacious
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holds on to an object, point of view, etc
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alacrity
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cheerful willingness to do somthing
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frenetic
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eager approach to work, too eager. wildly excited.
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dotage
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deterioration of mental faculties. Senility
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venerable
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commanding respect because of old age or dignity
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puerile
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childish, juvenile
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vehement
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characterized by an intense emotion or conviction
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effusive
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unrestrained in emotional expression, gushy
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hell-bent
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recklessly determined to do or achieve something
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