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4th Quarter vocabulary
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Literature
12th Grade
05/03/2009
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vindicate
 Definition
to justify; to prove correct in light of later circumstances;
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haughty
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conceited; arrogant
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circumvent
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to get around
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virulent
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extremely poisonous or harmful
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vigorously
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with power, energy, and strength
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solemn
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serious; somber
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futile
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Serving no practical purpose; useless; worthless
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vindictive
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desiring revenge
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amorphous
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Without definite form
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retractable
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capable of being drawn back in
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hemorrhage
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a severe discharge of blood
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inquisitor
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one who asks questions
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intimation
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a hint; a suggestion
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tribute
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something given to show affection, gratitude, or respect
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consolidation
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the process of uniting or merging
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twinge
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a sudden, sharp physical or emotional pain
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meager
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deficient in quantity or completeness
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amiable
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Friendly
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abjectly
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in a humiliating mean, or degrading manner
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enamored
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inspired with love; charmed; captivated
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