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NPITW Vocabulary Chapters 2 & 3
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Literature
8th Grade
01/14/2013

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Term
nuisance
Definition
something that is inconvenient, annoying or a bother
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panhandling
Definition
begging
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arpeggio
Definition
the playing of the tones of a chord one right after the other, rather
than all at one time
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refrain
Definition
a phrase repeated frequently
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loiterers
Definition
people who are just hanging around
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brutal
Definition
cruel
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agile
Definition
able to move in a quick and easy way
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drouth
Definition
long period of time with no rain (also drought – more common form)
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hostile
Definition
inhospitable; showing anger or resentment
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trek
Definition
slow or difficult journey
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ravine
Definition
gully; deep, natural ditch
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contempt
Definition
scorn; anger
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cesspool
Definition
covered hole or pit for receiving waste or sewage
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slum
Definition
heavily populated area with poor housing
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debris
Definition
scattered remains of broken items; garbage
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Definition
32nd President of the United States
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foreclosed
Definition
took property away from the owner because of nonpayment
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venom
Definition
anger
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