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Mrs. Freytag Unit6MarkTwain 2
Puddnhead Wilson
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Language - English
10th Grade
02/16/2009

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Imminent (adj)
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likely to occur at any moment; impending; projective or leaning forward soon, immediate, impendent, approaching, coming, predicate, inevitable, looming
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infamous
Definition
having a terribly bad reputation;



foul, loathsome, notorious, base, despicable, disreputable, scandalous, ignominiou
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Interminable (adj)
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unending; monotonously or annoyingly protracted or continued; having no limits endless, monotonous, infinite, boundless, everlasting, boring, tedious____________________
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Irreconcilable (adj)
Definition
incapable or being bought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible; incapable of being made to acquiesce or compromise; implacable opposed




uncompromised, hostile, implacable, inconsistent, clashing, irrecoverable
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Protege (n)
Definition
a person under the patronage, protection or care of someone interested in his or her career of welfare




apprentice, student, dependent, acolyte, disciple
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Prudence (n)
Definition
caution with regard to practical matters; discretion; regard for one's own interests




caution, concernt, respect, vigilance, forethought, concern, care, wisdom________
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Solicitation (n)
Definition
entreaty, urging, or importunity; a petition or request; enticement or allurement




petition, demand, plea, beseechment (?), enticement, application, proposal, address, claim
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Tact (n)
Definition
a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations, a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing




care, skill, commonsense, acuteness, control, finesse, delicacy, sensitivity, discretion
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Temperament (n)
Definition
the combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition; unusual personal attitude or nature as manifested by peculiarities of feeling, temper, action, etc. often with a disinclination to submit to conventions ruse or restraints.




attitude, mood, character, individuality, personality, tendency, virtue
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Vouchsafed (v)
Definition

to grant or give as by favor, graciousness or condescension; to allow or permit as by favor or graciousness

 

 

 

 

award, given, accord, permission, yield, cede, charity, bestow, bless
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