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11th Grade
07/31/2009

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didactic
Definition
1. Intended to instruct. 2. Inclined to teach or moralize excessively.
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admonitory
Definition
expressing warning or reproof.
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impartial
Definition
unbiased, unprejudiced, fair
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wistful
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characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning. Pensive.
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guileless
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sincere; honest; straightforward
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incredulous
Definition
unbelieving, skeptical
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cynical
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bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic.
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insinuating
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slyly and subtly suggestive
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oracular
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solemnly prophetic
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hysterical
Definition
uncontrollably emotional
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impetuous
Definition
impulsive, rash, unplanned
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audacious
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recklessly brave/fearless OR uninhibited
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vivacious
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lively; animated; gay
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vibrant
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vigorous; energetic; vital
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effusive
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unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve
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vigorous
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strong; active; robust; energetic
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ardent
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fervid, eager, impassioned
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exalted
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noble or elevated; lofty
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brisk
Definition
quick and stimulating OR abrupt and curt
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rapturous
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full of ecstatic joy or delight
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hearty
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expressed warmly, exuberantly, and unrestrainedly
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ecstatic
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enraptured, rapturous, rhapsodic
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diffident
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self-conscious, self-effacing, abashed, embarrassed, modest, unassuming, unconfident
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sycophantic
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to behave as a a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite
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obsequious
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characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning
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fawning
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to seek notice or favor by servile demeanor
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ingratiating
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charming; agreeable; pleasing OR deliberately meant to gain favor
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contrite
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rueful, remorseful, repentant
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deprecatory
Definition
expressing disapproval, protest, or devaluing.
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