Spms Words To Own 8Th

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sullen

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(adj.) sulky; resentful

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muster

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(v.) call forth; gather

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clincher

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(n.) fact or point that decides an argument

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gritty

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(adj.) containing sand or dirt

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emerged

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(v.) came into view

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impromptu

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(adj.) unplanned; made or done without preparation.

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tentatively

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(adv.) hesitantly: uncertainly.

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intently

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(adv.) paying close attention.

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brittle

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(adj.) 1. sharp and hard. 2 touchy or difficult to deal with.

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ominous

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(adj.) threatening; seeming to indicate that something that will happen.

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paranoia

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(n.) mental disorder that often causes people to believe they are being persecuted; false suspicions.

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tremulous

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(adj.) 1. trembling; 2. fearful or timid.

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oblivious

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(adj.) unaware.

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sublime

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(adj.) majestic; grand.

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mystified

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(v. used as adj.) puzzled

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alleviate

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(v.) relieve; reduce.

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contention

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(n.) conflict; struggle.

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exaltation

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(n.) great joy

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chagrin

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(n.) embarrassment and annoyance caused by disappointment or failure

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diatribe

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(n.) condemnation; harsh, abusive criticism.

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somnolent

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(adj.) drowsy

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peremptory

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(adj.) commanding; allowing no debate or delay.

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acceded

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(v.) gave in; consented.

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surreptitiously

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(adv.) in a secret or sneaky way.

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renegade

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(n.) traitor; person who abandons the cause and goes over to the other side.

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proclivities

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(n.) natural tendencies

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palatable

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(adj.) fit to eat; acceptable.

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ineffable

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(adj.) indescribable; too great to describe.

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proposition

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(n.) proposals; suggested plan

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palled

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(v.) became boring

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tersely

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(adj.) briefly and clearly; without unnecessary words.

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glutinous

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(adj.) sticky; gluey

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elongated

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(v. used as adj.) lengthened; extended

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laconically

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(adv.) with a few words; laconically and tersely are synonyms.

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breach

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(n.) opening; usually refers to a breakthrough in a wall or a line of defense.

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medley

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(n.) jumble; mixture of dissimilar things.

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riveted

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(v.) fastened or held firmly, as if by rivets (metal bolts or pins).

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harrowing

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(v. used as adj.) distressing; painful

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vigil

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(n.) watch; act of staying awake to keep watch.

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fugitives

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(n.) people fleeing from danger

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incomprehensible

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(adj.) impossible to understand

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incentive

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(n.) reason to do something; motivation

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disheveled

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(adj.) untidy; rumpled

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instill

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(v.) gradually put in (an idea or feeling)

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dispel

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(v.) scatter, drive away

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mutinous

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(adj.) rebellious

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eloquence

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(n.) ability to write or speak gracefully and convincingly.

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cajoling

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(v.) coaxing

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fastidious

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(adj.) fussy, hard to please.

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acute

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(adj.) sharp; sensitive.

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vexed

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(v.) disturbed; annoyed.

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sagacity

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(n.) intelligence and good judgment.

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refrained

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(v.) held back.

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wary

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(adj.) cautious

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suavity

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(n.) smoothness; politeness

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audacity

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(n.) boldness.

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vehemently

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(adv.) forcefully; passionately.

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gesticulations

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(n.) energetic gestures

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derision

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(n.) content; ridicule