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Wordly Wise lesson 17
vocab final
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Language - English
9th Grade
04/14/2008
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Blight
 Definition
to do harm
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cite
 Definition
to mention for praise
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clemency
 Definition
mercy shown in punishing or judging someone.
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eccentric
 Definition
departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd.
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farce
 Definition
an absurd or ridiculous event or situation. a mockery
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foray
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a sudden raid or advance into enemy territory
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glean
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to gather bit by bit
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nominal
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very small
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ostracize
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to  banish
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posthumous
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occuring after a person has died
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quash
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to put a stop to legally
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recipient
 Definition
one who receives
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ribald
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funny ina crude way
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sufferage
 Definition
the right to vote
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verve
 Definition
enthusiasm
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