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Poop
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9th Grade
12/13/2011

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Exhilarated
Definition
To enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to

Stimulate, Excite Gladden
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Cursory
Definition
Hasty not thorough

Quick, Superficial, Perfunctory
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Deploy
Definition
To position or arrange, to utilize, to form up

Station, Organize
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Meticulous
Definition
Extremely Careful, particular about details

Fastidious, Painstaking, Fussy
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Adroit
Definition
Skillful , expert in the use of hands or mind

Clever, Deft, Dexterous, Slick
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Gibe
Definition
To utter taunting words, An expression of scorn

Ridicule, Mock, Deride, Jeer
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Tentative
Definition
Experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant

Provisional, Inconclusive
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Duplicity
Definition
Treachery, Deceitfulness

Fraud, Double-Dealing, Chicanery
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Insidious
Definition
Intended to deceive or entrap, Sly, Treacherous

Cunning, Underhanded, Perfidious
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Opulent
Definition
Wealthy, Luxurious, Ample, Grandiose

Rich Lavish, Plentiful, abundant
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Jeopardy
Definition
Danger

Risk, Hazard, Peril
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Belligerent
Definition
Given to fighting, Warlike, Combative, Aggressive,

Assertive, Truculent, Pugnacious
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Benevolent
Definition
Kindly, Charitable

Benign, Well-Meaning
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Amicable
Definition
Peaceable, Friendly

Congenial, Neighborly, Cordial
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Verbatim
Definition
Word for word
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Pliable
Definition
Easily bent, Flexible, Easily influenced

Supple, Adaptable, Resilient
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Bereft
Definition
Deprived of, made unhappy through a loss

Bereaved
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Warily
Definition
Cautiously, with great care

Carefully, Prudently Gingerly
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Nostalgia
Definition
A longing for something past, the most typical example
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Stolid
Definition
Not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull unresponsive

Impassive, Phlegmatic
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Urbane
Definition
Refined in a manner or style, Suave

Elegant
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Diffident
Definition
Shy, Lacking self confidence, Modest Reserved

Timid Bashful,Unassertive, Withdrawn
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Converge
Definition
To move toward one point, approach nearer together

Meet, Unite, Intersect, Merge
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Reiterate
Definition
To say again, Repeat

Restare, Rehash, Recapitulate
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Unkempt
Definition
Not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished

Sloppy, Disheveled, Disordered, Rough
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Remiss
Definition
Neglectful, in performance of one's duty, careless

Negligent, Lax, Slack
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Affiliated
Definition
Associated, Connected

Attached, Related
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Benefactor
Definition
One who does good to others

Patron
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Bequeath
Definition
To pass r give on as inheritance

Transmit, Bestow
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Expunge
Definition
To erase

Delete
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Ascertain
Definition
To find out

Discover
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Indomitable
Definition
Unconquerable

Unbeatable
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Attainment
Definition
An accomplishment, the act of achieving

Achievement
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Chivalrous
Definition
Marked by honor

Gallant, Civil
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Supercilious
Definition
Proud and Contemptuous

Snobbish
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Alienate
Definition
To turn away,to make indifferent ,to transfer or convey

Separate, Drive-Apart, Estrange
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Plod
Definition
To walk heavily or slowly

Lumber, Trudge
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Esteem
Definition
To regard highly

Respect, Admire
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Discrepancy
Definition
A difference

Disagreement
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Sojourn
Definition
A Temporary stay

Visit, Stopover
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Skulk
Definition
To move about stealthily

Lurk
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Precedent
Definition
An example that may serve as a basis for imitation

Guide, Tradition, Model
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Facile
Definition
Easily done or attained

Effortless
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Adversary
Definition
An enemy, Opponent

Antagonist, Rival, Foe
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Fallow
Definition
Plowed but not seeded, Inactive

Unproductive, Inert
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Cogent
Definition
Forceful, Convincing, Relevant to the point

Persuasive Compelling
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Redress
Definition
To set right, remedy

Rectify, Correct, Mitigate
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Punitive
Definition
Aiming or inflicting at punishment

Penalizing
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Perpetuate
Definition
To make permanent or long lasting

Continue, Preserve
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Repose
Definition
To rest, Lie, Place

Sleep
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