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McConnell
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20
English
8th Grade
05/16/2007

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Ennui
Definition
Boredom, the feeling of being bored by something
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Burnish
Definition
Shine, to brighten and make glossy
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Nascent
Definition
Coming into existence, emerging
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Euphoria
Definition
A feeling of extreme well-being (may be drug induced)
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Ferment
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To be in an agitated or excited state, chemically break down something (like yeast)
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Pragmatic
Definition
Dealing with facts; practical
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Bromide
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A nonmetallic liquid element that is has a highly irritating vapor
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Disseminate
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Scatter or spread over a large area
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Quixotic
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Not sensible about practical matters, unrealistic; overly romantic
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Abrasion
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A scraped or worn area; the process of rubbing away by friction
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Pine
Definition
Type of soft wood; to grieve or mourn for; intense longing
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Valid
Definition
Well grounded, just; having legally binding force
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Gale
Definition
A very strong wind
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Languish
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To be or become weak or feeble; to exist in misery; to waste away
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Salient
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Readily attracting notice; prominent, protruding, projecting angle or part
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Forte
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Something a person is good at; strong part of a sword blade; loud, forceful manner
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Taper
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A small or slender candle; very small amount of light; narrowing to a point
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Arduous
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Demanding great effort, difficult task, hard climb
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Stance
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Position of your body; mental attitude or position about something
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Persevere
Definition
To be persistent, refuse to stop
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