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Sadlier-Oxford Level C Unit 5
Sadlier-Oxford Level C Unit 5
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01/11/2005

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aghast
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filled with amazement, disgust, fear or terror
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ample
Definition
more than enough, large, spacious
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apparition
Definition
a ghost or ghostly figure;
an unexplained or unusual appearance
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assert
Definition
to declare as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully
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cower
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to crouch or shrink away in fear or shame
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disdain
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to look upon w/scorn;
to refuse scornfully;
a feeling of contempt
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epitaph
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a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone
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ethical
Definition
having to do with morals, values, right and wrong;
in accordance w/standards of right conduct;
requiring a prescription for purchase
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facetious
Definition
humorous, not meant seriously
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inaudible
Definition
not able to be heard
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indiscriminate
Definition
without restraint or control; unselective
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intrigue
Definition
crafty dealings, underhanded plotting;
to form and carry out plots;
to puzzle or excite the curiousity
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jurisdiction
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an area or authority; the right to administer justice
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plausible
Definition
appearing true, believable
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plebeian
Definition
common, vulgar, everyday; belonging to the lower class; a common person
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prodigal
Definition
wastefully extravagant; one who is wasteful and self-indulgent
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proximity
Definition
nearness, closeness
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pulverize
Definition
to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy
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sequel
Definition
that which follows; a work continuing an earlier work
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volatile
Definition
highly changeable, fickle;
tending to become violent or explosive;
changing readily from a liquid to a gas
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