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Word Masters 13-25 Second Set
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Language - English
6th Grade
01/25/2010

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Impostor
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Noun: One that assumes a false identity or title for the purpose of deception
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Furlough
Definition
Verb: To lay off work
Noun: A document authorizing such a leave of absence
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Chic
Definition
Noun: Style or elegance especially in dress.
Adj: Attractive and fashionable
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Exemption
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Noun: Being free from some type of responsibility
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Stimulate
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Verb: to excite or interest through encouragement or pressure
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Anarchy
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Noun: A state or society without government or law
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Subside
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Verb: to sink or fall to the bottom, to tend downward, descend, settle down
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Cunning
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Adj: Showing sharp insight
Noun: Skill employed in a sly matter
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Fetter
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Noun: anything that confines and restrains
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Rectify
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Verb: To make put or set right
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Haywire
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Adj: In disorder or out of control
mentally confused
Not functioning properly
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Amnesty
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Verb: to pardon
Noun: a general pardon for offenses, esp. political offenses, against the government often granted before trial or conviction
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Underhanded
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Adj: Crafty, secretive, or dishonorable. also an action of throwing below the shoulder
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