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Vocab
vocabulary from the book All Quiet on the Western Front
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Writing
12th Grade
01/31/2008

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Voracity (n)
Definition
a strong desire for something
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trajectories (n)
Definition
the curve described by a projectile rocket in its flight
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bombardment (n)
Definition
an attack with artillary fire or bombs
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disconcerted (adj)
Definition
thrown into disorder or confusion
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destitute (adj)
Definition
lacking food, shelter, or clothing; homeless
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cleave (v)
Definition
to split, to adhere closely
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impinges (v)
Definition
to encroach or tresspass
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luminous (adj)
Definition
emitting or reflecting
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annihilation (n)
Definition
extinction or destruction
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patronize (v)
Definition
to provide support for, to be condescending, to be a regular customer
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revile (v)
Definition
to scold
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nostalgia (n)
Definition
an excessively sentimental yearning for irrevokable conditions
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melancholy (n)
Definition
a tendency to be sad, gloomy, or depressed
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remonstrance (n)
Definition
an act or instance of protest
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futile (adj)
Definition
useless, hopeless, ineffective
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aspirants (n)
Definition
those who have ambitions to achieve something
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unimpeachable (adj)
Definition
above suspicion
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indefatigable (adj)
Definition
incapable of tiring
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conjure (v)
Definition
to call upon or command a spirit by invocation
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vortex (n)
Definition
a massive whirling of fluid of air such as a whirlpool or tornado
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