2Nd Nine Weeks English

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Deft

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Skillful; nimble (syn: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful)

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Explicit

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Definite; clearly stated (syn: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear)

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Ominous

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Unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen (syn: unpropituous, inauspicious, portentous)

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Rampant

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Growing without check, running wild (syn: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent)

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Solace

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Comfort, relief; to console (syn: soothe, reassure, cheer up)

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Fallacy

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A false or mistaken idea; erroneous character (syn: delusion, error, illusion, misconception, myth, misbelief)

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Infatuate

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To inspire with a foolish or extravagant love or admiration

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Oblivion

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The condition or state of being forgotten or unknown; not remembering (syn: forgetfulness, nirvana, obliviousness)

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Naive

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Deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgement (syn: primitive, simple, green, innocent, unknowing, unsophisticated, unwary)

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Eloquent

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Fluent expression ; vividly or movingly expressive or revealing (syn: articulate, well-spoken, fluent)

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Affable

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Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to (syn: genial, amicable, cordial)

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Contraband

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Illegal tragic, smuggled goods (syn: bootleg, unlawful)

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Insular

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Relating to, characteristic of, or suited to an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experience (syn: impenetrable, incomprehensible, enigmatic)

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Propensity

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A natural inclination or predilection toward (syn: natural bent, proclivity, penchant)

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Resilient

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Able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly (syn: springy, elastic)

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Pinnacle

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High peak or point (syn: apex, acme, summit, apogee)

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Destitute

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Deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in (syn: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless)

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Somber

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Dark; gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit (syn: mournful, dismal)

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Discern

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To see clearly; recognize (syn: percieve, detect, distinguish)

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Renegade

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One who leaves a group, a deserter; outlaw; unconventional (syn: defector, heretic, turncoat

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Elongate

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To extend the length of, grow in length (syn: stretch, prolong, protract)

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Feasible

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Capable of being done or carried out; reasonable; likely (syn: achievable, attainable, possible, viable)

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Inquisitive

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Inclined to ask questions (syn: curious, most, prying)

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Obnoxious

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Highly offensive; deserving of censure (syn: appalling, noxious, obscene, loathsome)

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Necessitate

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Force, compel; make necessary (syn: challenge, claim, demand, require, warrant)

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Amorphous

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Shapeless, without definite form; of no particular type or character; without organization, unity, or cohesion (syn: formless, unstructured)

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Irrevocable

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Incapable of beinf changed or called back (syn: unrecallable, unalterable)

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Remonstrate

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To argue with someone against something, protest against (syn: reason against, expolstulate)

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Reverberate

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To re-echo, resound; to reflect or be reflected repeatedly (syn: rumble, thunder, boom, echo)

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Sedulous

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Persistent, showing industry and determination (syn: assiduous, indefatigable)

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Reprehensible

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Deserving blame or punishment (syn: objectionable, blameworthy, culpable)

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Turbulent

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Disorderly, riotous violent; stormy (syn: tumultuous, unruly, agitated)

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Squalid

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Filthy, wretched, debased (syn: dingy, sorbid, foul, vile, abject)

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Animosity

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Strong dislike; bitter hostility (syn: enmity, rancor, antipathy)

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Apprehensive

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Fearful or anxious, especially about the future (syn: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery)

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Adhere

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To give support or maintain loyalty; to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing (syn: cleave, cohere, adhere, stick)

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Belated

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Delaying beyond the usual time existing or appearing past the normal or proper time (syn: delinquent, overdue, tardy, behind)

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Hypocrite

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A person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings

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Gratify

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To be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to ( synonym: cater, humor, indulge)

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Furtively

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Done in a quiet or secretive way to avoid being noticed stealth (synonym: Shifty, Sly, sneaking, Shady)

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Caveat

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A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage Behavior (synonym: admonition, word to the wise)

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Amnesty

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A general pardon for sins against the government in general and he acts of forgiveness or absolution ( synonym: reprieve)

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Scourge

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A cause of Affliction or suffering, a source of severe punishment or criticism (synonym: bane, plague, pestilence)

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Transient

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Lasting only a short time, fleeting (synonym: impermanent, evanescent)

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Vapid

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Dull, uninteresting, tiresome, lacking in sharpness, flavor, godliness, or Force (synonym: lifeless, colorless)