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Rip Van Winkle
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General Vocab
11th Grade
11/08/2007
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malleable
 Definition
yielding to tothers; readily adaptable
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termagant
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violently abusive
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impunity
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freedom or exemption from punishment or penalty
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assiduity
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continuous application of effort; perseverance
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pestilent
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very annoying
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adherent
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supporter or follower
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rubicund
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reddish, ruddy, rosy
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dapper
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neat, trim, or smart in appearance
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virago
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a bad-tempered, quarrelsome woman
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skulk
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to move about in a secretive or sneaky way
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alacrity
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prompt and eager readiness
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desist
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to stop, cease, or abstain
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gambol
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to jump or skip about in play
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connubial
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marital
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harangue
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a lengthy speech

 

(often a pompous one)
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austere

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severely simple or plain; without ornament or comfort
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urchin
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a mischievous or needy boy
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evince
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to indicate; to show that one has a certain quality
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torpor
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sluggishness; inactivity
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fidelity
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faithfulness; loyalty
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