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3rd Quarter vocabulary
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Literature
12th Grade
02/05/2009

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tyranny
Definition
cruel use of authority oppressive power
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resolution
Definition
firmness of purpose
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petrified
Definition
paralyzed with fear
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exploit
Definition
notable, heroic deed; feat
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hypocrisy
Definition
an expression of feelings or beliefs not actually possessed or held
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deprive
Definition
to take away from; to keep from enjoying or having
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extricate
Definition
to set free from; to remove
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recourse
Definition
resorting to a person or thing for help;
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perpetual
Definition
lasting forever; eternal
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integrate
Definition
to bring all parts together into a whole
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perennial
Definition
continuing year after year enduring
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blithe
Definition
lighthearted and carefree; cheerful
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occult
Definition
beyond human understanding; mysterious
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deliberately
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in a careful, thoughtful
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resignation
Definition
unresisting acceptance; submission
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sublime
Definition
of great spiritual or intellectual value; noble
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rudiment
Definition
an imperfect or undeveloped part;
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myriad
Definition
countless, innumerable
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din
Definition
loud, continuous noise;
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alacrity
Definition
speed; swiftness
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