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Writing week 18
Week 18
32
Writing
11th Grade
05/09/2014
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Ambivalence
 Definition
Being uncertain; having conflicting feelings
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Ameliorate
 Definition
To improve or make better
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Amorphous
 Definition
Lacking shape or definition
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Convalescence
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A period of recovery from sickness
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Convivial
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Sociable; festive
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Deride
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To ridicule, to mock
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Diminutive
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little
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Exuberant
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high-spirited; lively
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Frivolous
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trivial; silly
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Frugal
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Thrifty
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Hinder
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Hinder
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to obstruct or delay
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Introspective
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meditative; thoughtful
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Mundane
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ordinary
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Opaque
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impenetrable by light; dull
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Plaintive
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mournful
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Precept
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a rule or principle
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Reminisce
 Definition
to recall the past
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Shroud
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to conceal or protect
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Taciturn
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reserved or quiet
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Ubiquitous
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universal; present everywhere
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Animosity
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Animosity
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bitter hostility; hatred
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Apathetic
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indifferent; unconcerned
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Arduous
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extremely difficult
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Copious
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abundant
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Cordial
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friendly
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Discern
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to notice or preceive
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Discreet
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prudent
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Furtive
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sneaky or sly
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Homogenous
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similar in nature
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Introvert
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one whose thoughts and feelings are directed inward
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