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CA/MDG
25
Literature
9th Grade
08/21/2012

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tangible
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capable of being touched or felt;having actual form and aucstance
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quarry
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the object of a hunt;prey
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disarming
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removing or owercoming suspicion; inspiring confidence
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amenity
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something that adds to one's comfort or convenience
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affable
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friendly,pleasent,and easy to talk to
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condone
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to overlook,forgive,or disregard
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droll
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amusingly odd or comical
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scruple
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an uneasy feeling arising form one's conscience or principles
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elude
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`to escape,especially by means of daring,cleverness, or skill
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solicitously
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with an expression of care or concern
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stamina
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physical or moral strength;endurance
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deploravle
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deeply regrettavle;unforunate
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imperatice
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absolutely necessary
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zealous
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intensely decoted and enthusiastic
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uncanny
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so remarkable as to seem supernatural
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preclude
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to make impossible,especially by taking action in advance; prevent
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impunity
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freedom form punishment,penalty,or harm
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virousoso
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characteristics of a person with masterly knowledge or skill
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accost
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to approach and speak to in an aggressive or hostile manner
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repose
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to lie dead or at rest
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termination
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the end of somthing; limit or edge
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fetter
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to restrain with chains or shackles
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implore
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to beg;earnestly ask for
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subside
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to become less agitated or active; lessen
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destined
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determined beforhand;fated
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