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second semester unit 2
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English
9th Grade
02/02/2011

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lollop
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verb. to move forward with a bounding or leaping motion
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klatsch
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: noun. a casual gathering of people, esp. for refreshments and informal conversation: a sewing klatsch
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demur
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verb. to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred
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sesquipedalian
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adjective. 1) given to using long words; 2) (of a word) containing many syllables
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sockdolager
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noun. (Older slang) 1) something unusually large, heavy, etc; 2) a decisive reply, argument, etc.; 3) a heavy, finishing blow: His right jab is a real sockdolager.
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gloaming
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noun. twilight; dusk
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arraign
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verb. 1) to call or bring before a court to answer to an indictment; 2) to accuse or charge in general; criticize adversely; censure
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logorrhea
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noun. 1) incessant or compulsive talkativeness; wearisome volubility; 2) pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech
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malcontent
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1) adjective. not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances; 2) noun. a person who is discontented or dissatisfied, especially chronically
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bombastic
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adjective. (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious
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