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Unit 6
20
Language - English
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12/09/2004
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accede
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v. to yeild to
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brandish
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v. to wave or flourish in a menacing fashon
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comprise
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v. to include or contain
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deft
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adj. skillfull
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destitute
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adj.lacking in
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explicit
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adj. definate, clearly stated
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extirpate
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v. to tear up by the roots, destroy
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inopportune
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adj. coming at a bad time
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ironic
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adj. diff. btwn what happens and is expected
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musty
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adj. moldy, out of date
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officious
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adj. assuming authority
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ominous
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adj. unfavorable, threatening
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pinnacle
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n. high peak or point
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premeditated
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adj. delibrately planned
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rampant
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adj. running wild
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solace
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n. comfort, relief
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stately
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adj. majestic
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supple
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adj. bending easily
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supress
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v. to stop by force, put down
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venial
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adj. open by bribery or corruption
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