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03/27/2013

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THEORY
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a system of rules, procedures, and assumptions used to produce a result
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states
Definition
any mode of existence
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efforts
Definition
an earnest or strenuous attempt
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nature
Definition
the elements of the natural world, as mountains, trees, animals, or rivers.
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work
Definition
exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
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mention
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to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of
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raccoon
Definition
a nocturnal carnivore, Procyon lotor, having a masklike black stripe across the eyes, a sharp snout, and a bushy, ringed tail, native to North and Central America
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cottage
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a small house, usually of only one story
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consider
Definition
to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate
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sequins
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a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation
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skateboard
Definition
a device for riding upon consisting of a short,oblong piece of wood, plastic, or aluminum mounted on large roller-skate wheels
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again
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once more; another time; anew; in addition
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agony
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extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering.
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sensational
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extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent
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there's
Definition
contraction of there is
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clumsy
Definition
awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace
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aghast
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struck with overwhelming shock or amazement; filled with sudden fright or horror
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chiefs
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the head or leader of an organized body of people; the person highest in authority
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trouble
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to disturb the mental calm,

to cause bodily pain, discomfort
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literature
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writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest
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LETTERS
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a symbol or character that is conventionally used in writing and printing to represent a speech sound and that is part of an alphabet.
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practical
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of, pertaining to, or concerned with ordinary activities, business, or work
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orientation
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an introduction
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expect
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to look forward to; regard as likely to happen
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national
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of, pertaining to, or maintained by a nation
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military
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of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces
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desserts
Definition
cake, pie, fruit, pudding, ice cream, etc., served as the final course of a meal.
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communist
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person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes
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married
Definition
interconnected or joined; united
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square
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a rectangle having all four sides of equal length
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humane
Definition
characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals
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costumes
Definition
a style of dress,especially that peculiar to a nation, region, group, or historical period.
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remember
Definition
to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think of again
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smartest
Definition
clever, witty, or readily effective, as a speaker, speech
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cereal
Definition
any plant of the grass family yielding an edible grain, as wheat, rye, oats, rice, or corn.
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worst
Definition
most unpleasant, unattractive, or disagreeable
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existence
Definition
continuance in being or life; life
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photosynthesis
Definition
the complex process by which carbon dioxide, water, and certain inorganic salts are converted into carbohydrates by green plants, algae, and certain bacteria, using energy from the sun and chlorophyll
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aptitude
Definition
capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent
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teammate
Definition
a member of the same team
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