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Miracle Worker 2
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25
English
9th Grade
04/30/2012

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aversion
Definition
the act of turning away
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consummately
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complete in every detail : PERFECT
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exile
Definition
the state or a period of forced absence from one's country or home
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manipulate
Definition
to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
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mediate
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occupying a middle position
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relinquish
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to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
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serene
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not disturbed or troubled; calm
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transfixed
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to pierce through with or as if with a pointed weapon : IMPALE
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deferential
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showing or expressing deference
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intervene
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1.to come between as an influencing force in order to modify, settle, or hinder some action or argument
2. to take place between two events or points in time
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ominous
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serving as a bad omen; threatening
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ravaged
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to destroy violently; to devastate
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retaliate
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to repay (as an injury) in kind
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siege
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a seat of distinction: THRONE
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temperance
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self-restraint
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tyrant
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an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution
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ineffectual
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not producing the proper or intended effect: FUTILE
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interminably
Definition
having or seeming to have no end; especially: wearisomely protracted
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boon
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blessing
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trepidation
Definition
fearful uncertainty
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primer
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a small book for teaching children to read
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paroxysm
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spasm
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intractably
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stubbornly
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wrench
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to pull or twist suddenly or jerkily
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amenity
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the quality of being pleasant or agreeable
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