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Good Night, Mr. Tom Vocabulary pages 160-183
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10
Literature
7th Grade
12/04/2011

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brusquely
Definition
abruptly; bluntly; curt in speech or behavior
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dirge
Definition
a funeral song
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insomnia
Definition
inability to fall asleep or stay asleep long enough to feel rested
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nib
Definition
a removable metal tip fastened to the end of a pen
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surreptitiously
Definition
secretively (so as to avoid notice)
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grousing
Definition
complaining continually in a way that is not productive
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oblivious
Definition
unaware
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avail
Definition
a help, advantage or success in achieving something
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bairns
Definition
young children (term used in Scotland)
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contemplate
Definition
think about seriously
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