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9 1st Semester Exam Review 09-10
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Language - English
9th Grade
01/20/2010
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divert
 Definition
deflect, turn aside (from a course or direction)
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lenient
 Definition
tolerant, merciful, generous
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presumptuous
 Definition
forward, disrespectful, unduly bold
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accost
 Definition
approach and speak agressively to
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massive
 Definition
substantial, great in size or weight
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squander
 Definition
waste, fritter away, consume
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anomalous
 Definition
irregular, abnormal
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ethereal
 Definition
airy, light, intangible
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allusion
 Definition
implied or indirect reference
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docile
 Definition
obedient, tractable, easily managed
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resolve
 Definition
determination, firmness of purpose
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rationalize
 Definition
excuse, justify, explain away
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confirm
 Definition
verify, support, validate
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delusion
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false belief or opinion
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versatile
 Definition
capable of many uses or tasks
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solicitude
 Definition
care, attentive concern
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dissuade
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deter, discourage
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calamity
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disaster, catastrophe, tragedy
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prolific
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fruitful, productive
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comprehensive
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thorough, all-inclusive
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resilient
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elastic, buoyant, rebounding
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devastate
 Definition
destroy, demolish
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salient
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striking, prominent, conspicuous
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debilitate
 Definition
weaken, enfeeble, disable
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collaborate
 Definition
cooperate, act jointly, work together
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homage
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open honor or respect
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elusive
 Definition
subtle, tricky, evasive
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forlorn
 Definition
lonesome, desolate, forsaken
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grapple
 Definition
struggle, wrestle, contend
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repress
 Definition
quell, check, curb
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chasten
 Definition
correct through discipline
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arduous
 Definition
strenuous, toilsome, difficult
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enmity
 Definition
hatred, hostility, animosity
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ostracize
 Definition
exclude, banish
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spurn
 Definition
reject, scorn, refuse
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paltry
 Definition
trifling, trivial, unimportant
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prevail
 Definition
succeed, triumph, overcome
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spectacle
 Definition
display, exhibition, remarkable sight
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unrequited
 Definition
unreturned, unrepaid
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confiscate
 Definition
officially seize
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atone
 Definition
make amends, pay the penalty
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deduce
 Definition
judge, infer, conclude by reasoning
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confidential
 Definition
secret, private, concealed
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sublime
 Definition
superb, splendid, glorious
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intrigue
 Definition
plot, conspiracy, secret scheme
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