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Literature Vocab Words- SS 2
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Literature
9th Grade
09/10/2009

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Rueful:
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Adj. Feeling sorrow or regret.
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Disheveled:
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Adj. Disarranged and untidy.
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Chaste:
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Adj. Pure or clean in style; not ornate.
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Discreet:
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Adj. Tactful; respectful.
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Prodigy:
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N. Person who is amazingly talented or intelligent.
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Benevolently:
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Adv. In a kind and well-meaning way.
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Profoundly:
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Adj. Deeply and intensely.
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Resplendent:
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Adj. Shining brightly.
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Depreciate:
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V. To represent as of little value or merit; belittle.
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Meretricious:
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Adj. Alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry.
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Retort:
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N. Sharp or clever reply.
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Pungent:
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Adj. Producing a sharp sensation of smell.
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