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MOV 25-36
11 words
12
English
9th Grade
01/26/2011

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Term
entreat
Definition
a plea, an earnest request
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amity
Definition
friendship
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obdurate
Definition
extremely stubborn, unwilling to accept advice
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malice
Definition
desire to harm others
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epitaph
Definition
an inscription in memory of a dead person (usu. A tombstone)
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impugn
Definition
to charge
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mitigate
Definition
to cause to become less harsh or hostile; to make less severe
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perjury
Definition
false testimony under oath
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grievous
Definition
characterized by severe suffering or sorrow; serious or grave
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vehement
Definition
forcefully expressing emotion or conviction
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abate
Definition
to reduce in intensity or amount
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zeal
Definition
enthusiasm; fervor
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