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The Most Dangerous Game
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Literature
9th Grade
09/20/2011
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Dank
 Definition
Miserably dark and chilly.
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Palpable
 Definition
Capable of being touched.
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Indolent(ly)
 Definition
Lazy.
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Opaque(ness)
 Definition
Not letting light through.
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Lacerated
 Definition
Wounded; torn.
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Palatial
 Definition
Magnificent; like a palace.
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Bizarre
 Definition
Odd; queer.
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Amenity(-ies)
 Definition
Something that makes life more comfortable and convenient.
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Cosmopolite
 Definition
A person at home anywhere in the world.
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Condone
 Definition
To excuse; overlook.
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Affable
 Definition
Friendly; pleasant.
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Droll
 Definition
Comical in a strange way.
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Scruple
 Definition
A feeling of uneasiness about doing things that one thinks are wrong.
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Providence
 Definition
God.
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Bland(ly)
 Definition
Mild; pleasant.
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Grotesque
 Definition
Odd; fantastic.
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Opiate
 Definition
Something that soothes.
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Sallow
 Definition
Having a sickly, pale-yellow color.
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Solicitous
 Definition
Showing concern.
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Ennui
 Definition
Boredom.
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Venerable
 Definition
Deserving respect because of age and dignity.
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Deplorable
 Definition
Regrettable.
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Haversack
 Definition
A canvas bag used to carry supplies.
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Rowel(s)
 Definition
A small wheel with sharp teeth on the back of a spur.
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Zealous
 Definition
Enthusiastically devoted to a particular interest.
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Apprehensive
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Fearful.
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Uncanny
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Weird; mysterious.
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Tangible
 Definition
Capable of being touched or seen; real.
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Placid
 Definition
Calm.
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Cower(ed)
 Definition
To shrink away or hide oneself in fear.
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Repast
 Definition
A meal.
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