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8th Grade
03/21/2013
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Surfeit
 Definition
indulge to satiety
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Abatement
 Definition
the act of abating
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fancy
 Definition
not plain or decorative
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pestilence
 Definition
any epidemic disease or high death rate
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brine
 Definition
a strong solution of salt
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sovereign
 Definition
a nations ruler
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provident
 Definition
providing carefully for the future
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prattle
 Definition
speak rapidly
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virtuous
 Definition
mortally excellent
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virtue
 Definition
a quality of doing what is right
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eunuch
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a man who has been castrated
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prodigal
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recklessly wasteful
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quarreler
 Definition
a disputant who quarrels
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accost
 Definition
speak to someone
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constitution
 Definition
the constitution written at the constitutional convention in Philadelphia
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constellation
 Definition
a configuration of stars as seen on earth
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strife
 Definition
bitter conflict
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transgress
 Definition
act in disregard of laws
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amends
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something done or paid
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syllogism
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deductive reasoning
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dexterously
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in a dexterous manner
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catechize
 Definition
give religious instructions
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infirmity
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the state of being weak
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folly
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acting foolish
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lethargy
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inactivity
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reprove
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take to task
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feigned
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not genuine
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mollification
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causing someone to be favorably inclined
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homage
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respectful deference
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profanation
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depriving someone if its sacred character
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