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9th Grade
02/11/2011

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Term
claustrophobia
Definition
An abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces.
Term
colleague
Definition
An associate or coworker of similar status.
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condescend
Definition
To lower oneself to a position one consider
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contingent
Definition
depending on something else.
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daunt
Definition
To discourage or intimidate.
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deluge
Definition
A downpour of rain; a flood.
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dispel
Definition
To clear away; to remove or get rid of, as if by scattering.
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dub
Definition
To give a title, nickname, or description to.
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fanfare
Definition
A sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments
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fledgling
Definition
A young bird just learning to fly.
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inane
Definition
Empty; shallow or silly.
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mettle
Definition
Courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit.
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negligible
Definition
Small and unimportant, not worth noticing.
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protract
Definition
To draw out or lengthen (in time).
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replica
Definition
A copy or reproduction, especially one on a smaller scale.
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