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Sadlier-Oxford Level F Unit 10
Sadlier-Oxford Level F Unit 10
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11th Grade
05/11/2010

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accrue
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to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
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annotation
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a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially in a literary work
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bedlam
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a state or scene of uproar and confusion, commotion
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covert
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hidden, disguised; a sheltered/hiding place
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debonair
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pleasant, courteous; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
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dun
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to deman insistently (especially in payment of a debt); a creditor; dark, dull, drab
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efficacious
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effective, producing results
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equanimity
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calmness, composure, refusal to panic
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fortuitous
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accidental, occuring by a happy chance, unintentional, lucky
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gist
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the essential part
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gratuitous
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freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
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imperious
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overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate, domineering
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invective
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a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language, abuse
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motley
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showing great variety; a jester's costume
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munificent
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extremely generous, lavish, bounteous, liberal
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procrastinate
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to delay, put off until later
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provocative
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tending to prodice a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite, stimulating
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recondite
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exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding, esoteric, arcane, profound
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reprobate
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an unprincipled person, scoundrel; wicked, corrupt; to disapprove up, condemn
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sedentary
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characteruzed by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
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