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Level D-2b
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11
English
9th Grade
11/28/2012

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Term
groundless
Definition
(adj.) without any good reason or cause, unjustified
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hypocrite
Definition
(n.) a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she reallyis; a two-faced person
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incomprehensible
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(adj.) impossible to understand

 

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manipulate
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(v.) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage
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maximum 
Definition

(n.) the greates possible amount of degree;

(adj.) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

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mimic
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(n.) a person who does imitations

(v.) to imitate; to make fun of

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ruffle
Definition

(v.) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through

(n.) a gathered strip of material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat

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serene
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(adj.) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand
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sheepish
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(adj.) embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekess, timid
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stamina
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(n.) the strength needed to keep going or wvercome physical or mental strain; staying power
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