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WEEK JAC
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16
Language - English
10th Grade
10/08/2008

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1. adjacent
Definition
1. near, neighboring 2. sharing a common boundary or border
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2. conjecture
Definition
to guess
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3. dejected
Definition
downcast, depressed.
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4. detract:
Definition
to decrease the importance, value, or effectiveness of something
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5. retraction
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a taking back or withdrawal; a denial of what one has previously said
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6. intractable
Definition
not easily handled, led, taught, or controlled
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7. conducive
Definition
tending to promote, encourage, or assist; helpful
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8. deduction
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1. subtraction 2. the reaching of a conclusion by reasoning
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9. induce:
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1. persuade, influence 2. bring about
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10. consequential:
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1. resulting 2. important
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11. execute:
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1. to carry out or perform 2. to put to death legally or formally
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12. obsequious:
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excessively submissive, obedient, or flattering
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JAC/JECT:
Definition
throw or hurl
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DUC:
Definition
to lead
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SEC/SEQU:
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to follow
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TRACT:
Definition
drag or draw
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