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Pages 69-79 2nd 1/2 Vocab
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02/24/2011
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plumb
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fathom
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profound
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deeply felt; intellectually deep
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ravine
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deep, narrow gorge worn by running water
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consanguinity
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blood relationship
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filial
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of or like a son or daughter
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fraternal
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of or like a brother
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genealogy
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lineage; pedigree
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gentility
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upper class
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kith and kin
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friends and relatives
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maternal
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of or like a mother
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nepotism
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favoritism to relatives by those in power
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paternal
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of or like a father
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progenitor
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forefather
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progeny
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offspring
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sibling
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one of two or more children of a family
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aromatic
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fragrant
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fusty
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1. musty

2. old-fashioned
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incense
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substance yielding a pleasant odor when burned
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malodorous
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fetid
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olfactory
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pertaining to the sense of smell
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noisome
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noxious
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pungent
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acrid
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putrid
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corrupt
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rancid
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unpleasant to smell or taste from being spoiled or stale
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reek
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emit a strong, disagreeable smell
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