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MidTerm Review.
Words from Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales.
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English
12th Grade
01/11/2009
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Relish
 Definition
To enjoy keenly (Alot)
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Lament
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An audible expression of grief (wail)
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Infamous
 Definition
Having a bad reputation
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Taut
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Pulled tight
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Pilgrimage
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A journey to a second place
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Eminent
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Standing out above others
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Malady
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A disease or disorder
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Frugal
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Careful with money
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Defer
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To postpone
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Disdain
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A show of contempt
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Convetousness
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Excessive desire for wealth and possesions
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Wary
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Cautious
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Adversary
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An enemy
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Saunter
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To walk in a slow manner
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Transcend
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To go beyond; surpass
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Statue
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Law
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Implore
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To beg; plead
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Dejected
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Depressed
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Crone
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Old
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Contemptuous
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Scornful; without respect
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