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For Ms .avery class
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Language - English
9th Grade
08/18/2014
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Term
Portend
Verb
 Definition
foreshadow, indicate
Term
portentous
adjective
 Definition
exciting; foreboding
Term
retain
verb
 Definition
hold on to physically or mentally
Term
retention
noun
 Definition
custody
Term
sustain
Verb
 Definition
keep up, maintain
Term
tenacious
adjective
 Definition
strong, unyielding
Term
tentative
adjective
 Definition
conditional, experimental
Term
tenuous
adjective
 Definition
weak, thin
Term
tenure
noun
 Definition
time in position of responsibility
Term
untenable
adjective
 Definition
indefensible
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