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6th Grade
01/31/2013

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adolescence
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the process or a state of groing of maturity,mainly over teen years
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melancholy
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mournful:depressed
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emigrate
Definition
to leave one country or region to settle in another: migrate
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ardent
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having or characterized by intense feelings: passionate: intensely devoted
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gestapo
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the german state secret police during the nazis regime, organized in 1933 and notorious for its brutal methods
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blithe
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joyous, merry, cheerful: carefree
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inherit
Definition
to receive or come into possession of
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Propaganda
Definition
information, ideas, or rumors purposely spread to harma person or a group
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seize
Definition
to take possession of suddenly by force
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enhance
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to raise to a higher degree
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appoint
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to assign to a position or office
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speculation
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an opinion reached by the examination or consideration of a subject
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fanatic
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a person with extreme enthusiasm
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handkerchief
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a small piece of linen or fabric used for wiping ones's face or for decorative purposes
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forbidden
Definition
not allowed
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