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Literature
11th Grade
06/01/2008
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Desicate
 Definition

to dry out
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diverse
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different, various
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loquacious
 Definition
talking a lot or too much
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maudlin
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wallowing in self-pity
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farcical
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absurd, ludicrous
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vibrant
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lively, full of vitality
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virulent
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poiseness, full of hate
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contemptuous
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expressing disdain, showing a lack of respect
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enigma
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a mystery
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lucid
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clear, easy to understand
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repudiate
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to reject, to disown, to renounce
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primordial
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formed long ago, primitive
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mellifluous
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sweetly flowing
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provincial
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limited in outlook
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contrite
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admitting or feeling guilt
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incessant
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unceasing
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prevaricate
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to lie
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connoisseur
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an expert particularly in art and taste
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asunder
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separate; torn apart
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raze
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to tear down; demolish to the ground
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blighted
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destroyed; ruined; withered
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milieu
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surroundings; environment
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arduous
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hard; difficult; tiresome
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coterie
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a circle of close associates/friends
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awry
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twisted; crooked; askew
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table
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postpone; remove from consideration
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harried

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to be troubled or bothered
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irascible
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easlity angered; irritable
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congenial
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pleasant to be around; agreeable
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boisterous
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rowdy
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chimerical
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bizarre, far out
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vertigo
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dizzy, confused, disoriented
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fallacious
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false
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impasse
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dead end
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zeal
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enthusiasm
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berate
 Definition
to scold severely
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