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Language - English
12th Grade
10/03/2012

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Metamorphosis
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N; A profound change
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Donnybrook
Definition
N; A wild fight, dispute, arguement
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Nonchalant
Definition
unconcerned, casual, calm
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vestige
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N; visible evidence tht is of something no longer present
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Definition
N; taking part in conversation or dialogue 
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procrustean
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N; enforcing uniformity
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styglan
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A; very dark, forbidding
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sophistry
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N; a fallacious argument; trick
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Carte blanche
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N; Complete freedom, freewill
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Incantation
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N; A series of words; spells; magic charms
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Camaradarie
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N; comradeship, goodfellowship, brotherhood
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Litany
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N; A ceremonial form of prayer; long list; catalog
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Moratorium
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N; Suspension of activity
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Zealous
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A; full of; characterized by; enthusiastic
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desicate
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V; to dry thoroughly 
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Wrenching
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A; causing mental or physical pain
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replete
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A; abundantly supplied
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Arable
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A; capable of producing
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Ubiquitous
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A; existing or being everywhere; all over
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Interminadle
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A; Incapable of being stopped
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Scapegoat
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N; One that take blame for others
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Peremptory
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A; Not allowing refusal or delay; imperitive
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Atelier
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N; workshop, studio
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Dulcet
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A; sweet, pleasing, agreeable 
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Usurp
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V; to take over, to seize power
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Patronizing
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V; treat in a condescending way, to act superior to
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Iniquity
Definition
An evil or whicked act
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Archaic
Definition
No longer current or available 
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vacillate 
Definition
to waver, to sway indecisively
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Perspicacious
Definition
Keen; mentally sharp
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Axion
Definition
A univeral truth; an estblished rule
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Abstemious
Definition
Using or consuming sparingly, frugal
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Falisman 
Definition
a magic charm or supersticious object for protection or luck
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expurgate
Definition
to remove vulgar or objectionable material
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Pellucid 
Definition
trasnparent; clear
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Efficacious
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A; effective, producing desired outcome
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catharsis
Definition
a release of emotional tension
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Inundate
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V; to overwhelm; to fill beyond capacity; swamp
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internecine 
Definition
Mutually destructive
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revere 
Definition
to regrd with respect or adoration
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sybaritic
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A; marked by luxury or plesure
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crepuscular
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A; pertaining to twilight; lack of light; clouded
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Kudos
Definition
N; Acclaim or praise 
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Estrange
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V; to alienate, disreguard 
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Intrinsic
Definition
A; Of or relating to a thing of basic nature; native
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Maxim
Definition
An established principle; truth or rule
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Putrid
Definition
A: rotten and foul smelling
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apocryphal
Definition
a questionable authenticity; doubtful
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