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11th Grade
07/23/2016

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Term
emissaries
Definition
a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
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latrine
Definition
a toilet or outhouse, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks.
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naught
Definition
nothing. The digit 0; zero
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earbobs
Definition
an earring or eardrop
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blustering
Definition
talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect.
(of a storm, wind, or rain) blow or beat fiercely and noisily.
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adjunct
Definition
auxiliary, additional as supplementary rather than essential; word or phrase to amplify/modify the meaning of other words
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lax
Definition
not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
(of the limbs or muscles) relaxed.
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mores
Definition
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community.
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accosting
Definition
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
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sloop
Definition
a one-masted sailboat with a fore-and-aft mainsail and a jib.
a small square-rigged sailing warship with two or three masts.
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despond
Definition
become dejected and lose confidence.
a state of unhappiness and low spirits.
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docket
Definition
a calendar or list of cases for trial or people having cases pending. (verb - to enter on the case/suit on the docket to be heard)
a document or label listing the contents of a package or delivery. (verb - to mark a docket)
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appurtenance
Definition
an accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living.
"all the appurtenances of luxurious travel"
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ladle
Definition
a long-handled utensil with a cup-shaped bowl for dipping or conveying liquids.
(verb) to dip or convey with or as if with a ladle
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smoldering
Definition
to burn without flame; undergo slow or suppressed combustion.
to display repressed feelings, as of indignation, anger, or the like:
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rabble
Definition
a disorderly crowd; a mob.
ordinary people, especially when regarded as socially inferior or uncouth.
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uncouth
Definition
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
(especially of art or language) lacking sophistication or delicacy.
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katydid
Definition
a leaf insect
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mohair
Definition
the long, silky hair of the angora goat.
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pleat
Definition
a double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side.
fold into pleats.
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bovine
Definition
having qualities like a cow; dull or sluggish
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hubcaps
Definition
a metal or plastic cover for the hub of a motor vehicle's wheel.
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sigoggling
Definition
skewed to the side, or out of balance. Something not built correctly in a straight line.
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paraphernalia
Definition
miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.
"drills, saws, and other paraphernalia necessary for home improvements"
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impedimenta
Definition
equipment for an activity or expedition, especially when considered as bulky or an encumbrance.
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indignant
Definition
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
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affront
Definition
offend the modesty or values of.
deliberate act or display of disrespect; intentional slight; insult:
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nettle
Definition
irritate or annoy (someone).
Rankle
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chagrin
Definition
(verb) feel distressed or humiliated.
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dudgeon
Definition
a feeling of offense or deep resentment
"the manager walked out in high dudgeon"
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jib
Definition
a triangular staysail set forward of the forwardmost mast.
the projecting arm of a crane.
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Lop
Definition
Cut off (a branch, limb, or other protrusion) from the main body of tree
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Salve
Definition
an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
soothe (wounded pride or one's conscience).
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Paroxysm
Definition
a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.
a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease; a sudden worsening of symptoms.
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Furrows
Definition
a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation
make a rut, groove, or trail in (the ground or the surface of something).
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Replete
Definition
filled or well-supplied with something.

very full of or sated by food.
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Addendum
Definition
an item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication
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Condominium
Definition
a building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses
the joint control of a country's or territory's affairs by other countries.
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Expunge
Definition
erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).
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Exurbs
Definition
a district outside a city, especially a prosperous area beyond the suburbs.
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Effete
Definition
of a person) affected, overrefined, and ineffectual.

no longer capable of effective action.
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Codicil
Definition
an addition or supplement that explains, modifies
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Efface
Definition
erase (a mark) from a surface

make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous.
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Paucity
Definition
the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.
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Dearth
Definition
a scarcity or lack of something.
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Rank
Definition
growing with excessive luxuriance; vigorous and tall of growth

Tall rank weeds

producing an excessive and coarse growth, as land.
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Pull rank
Definition
to assert one's rank, authority, or position over someone when making a request or giving an order. Don't pull rank on me! I don't have to do what you say! When she couldn't get her way politely, she pulled rank and really got some action.
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Flashpoint
Definition
a place, event, or time at which trouble, such as violence or anger, flares up.
the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air.
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Tout
Definition
attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner.

offer racing tips for a share of any resulting winnings.
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Herald
Definition
be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
Acclaim
an official messenger bringing news.
person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about happen.
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Presage
Definition
of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen.
Term
Augur vb),
Augury
Definition
of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome.

in ancient Rome) a religious official who observed natural signs, especially the behavior of birds, interpreting these as an indication of divine approval or disapproval of a proposed action.
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Purportedly
Definition
reputed or claimed; alleged

said to be true or real but not definitely true or real
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Hark
Definition
Listen to
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Aberration
Definition
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
"they described the outbreak of violence in the area as an aberration"
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Catharsis
Definition
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
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Echelon
Definition
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
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Sidle
Definition
walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely.
"I sidled up to her"
an act or instance of sidling.
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Swindle
Definition
use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions.
a fraudulent scheme or action.
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Artifice
Definition
clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
"artifice and outright fakery"
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Chicanery
Definition
the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.
"an underhanded person who schemes corruption and political chicanery behind closed doors"
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Subterfuge
Definition
deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.
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Motley
Definition
exhibiting great diversity of elements:
a motley crowd.
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Elocution
Definition
the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
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Blanch
Definition
make white or pale by extracting color; bleach.
"the cold light blanched her face"
(of a person) grow pale from shock, fear, or a similar emotion.
"many people blanch at the suggestion"
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Sedulous
Definition
of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
"he watched himself with the most sedulous care"
synonyms:
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Traipse
Definition
walk or move wearily or reluctantly.
"students had to traipse all over Washington to attend lectures"
walk about casually or needlessly.
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