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Unit 4-1
Vocabulary
25
Literature
8th Grade
09/07/2012
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aghast
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horrified
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arrogant
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proud and scornful
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casually
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in an informal or relaxed way
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cavalier
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unconcerned; casual
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conviction
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a firm belief
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elaborate
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to add details to
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fathom
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to understand thoroughly
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futility
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uselessness
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gaudy
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showy and tasteless
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glib
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smooth and fluent, especially in speech
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gusto
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enthusiasm; zest
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incredulous
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unbelieving; doubting
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ineffable
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not expressible in words
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intimidate
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to frighten with threats
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jovial
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jolly and sociable
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perception
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impression; understanding
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persevering
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determined to continue
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perspective
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a point of view
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prone
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having a tendancy; inclined
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quest
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a search
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repulsive
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disgusting
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scrutinize
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to observe carefully
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subdued
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calmed down
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vigilant
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watchful
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wryly
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in an ironic way; using dry humor
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