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The Good Earth Vocabulary
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Literature
12th Grade
09/13/2015

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Impudent(Adj)
Definition
not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
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Feigned(Adj)
Definition
simulated or pretended; insincere.
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Doggedly(Adj)
Definition
persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious:
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Querulous(Adj)
Definition
1. full of complaints; complaining.
2. characterized by or uttered in complaint; peevish:
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Replenished(V)
Definition
1. to make full or complete again, as by supplying what is lacking, used up, etc.:
to replenish one's stock of food.
2. to supply (a fire, stove, etc.) with fresh fuel.
3. to fill again or anew.
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Diligent(Adj)
Definition
1. constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything:
a diligent student.
2. done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking:
a diligent search of the files.
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Frugal(Adj)
Definition
1. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful
2. entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty
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Boisterous(Adj)
Definition
1. rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained:
the sound of boisterous laughter.
2. (of waves, weather, wind, etc.) rough and stormy.
3. Obsolete. rough and massive.
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Maliciously(Adj)
Definition
1. full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful:
malicious gossip.
2. Law. vicious, wanton, or mischievous in motivation or purpose.
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Arduous(Adj)
Definition
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
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Surmised(V)
Definition
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
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Goaded(V)
Definition
1. provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction.
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Reproach
Definition
1.(V) express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.
2.(N) the expression of disapproval or disappointment.
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Sullen
Definition
1.(Adj) bad-tempered and sulky.
2.(N) a sulky or depressed mood.
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Acrid(Adj)
Definition
unpleasantly bitter or pungent.
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Tranquil(Adj)
Definition
free from disturbance; calm.
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Wretched(Adj)
Definition
1 (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.
2. of poor quality; very bad.
3. used to express anger or annoyance.
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Haggard
Definition
(Adj)1. looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.
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Ponderous(Adj)
Definition
1. slow and clumsy because of great weight.
2. (especially of speech or writing) dull or laborious.
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Entice(V)
Definition
attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
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Opulent(Adj)
Definition
ostentatiously costly and luxurious.
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Adept
Definition
1.(adj) very skilled or proficient at something.
2.(N) a person who is skilled or proficient at something.
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Diffidently(Adj)
Definition
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
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Defer(V)
Definition
put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
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Irresistible(Adj)
Definition
too attractive and tempting to be resisted.
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