Wordly Wise Grade 09 Book6

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1.1 aftermath

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the result or consequence of an event

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1.2 antipodes

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places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth

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1.3 decipher

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to change from a code into ordinary language

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1.4 degrading

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tending to humiliate or to reduce in quality, esteem, or character

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1.5 elite

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those having the greatest authority, privilege, or highest status

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1.6 galaxy

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a collection of billions of stars and other matter held together by gravity

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1.7 hazy

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marked or clouded by haze; misty

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1.8 inexplicable

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unable to be explained or interpreted

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1.9 paraphernalia

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personal possessions, esp. small items.

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1.10 plaudit

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an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review

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1.11 posthumous

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beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death.

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1.12 quail

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a bird related to the chicken that lives on the ground and is often hunted for sport and food / to draw back in fear

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1.13 remonstrate

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to say in opposition, protest, or objection

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1.14 rote

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unthinking or mechanical routine or habit

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1.15 specify

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to name or otherwise indicate explicitly

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1.16 unassuming

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without airs or pretensions; modest; reserved.

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1.17 zone

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an area that is separate or different from other areas because of a particular environment, use, or some other special

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2.1 aqueduct

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a channel or pipe built to carry water over a long distance.

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2.2 caravan

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a band of people traveling together.

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2.3 chastise

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to punish, often corporally.

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2.4 demean

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to lower in esteem or dignity; to degrade.

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2.5 edifying

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to enlighten or inform so as to uplift morally, intellectually, or spiritually.

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2.6 elicit

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to draw or bring out / to call forth

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2.7 exhilarating

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to fill with energy /

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2.8 farrier

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one who shoes horses; blacksmith.

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2.9 genius

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a person who has an intelligence much greater than most people

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2.10 gird

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to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt.

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2.11 inter

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to bury in a grave or tomb.

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2.12 interrogate

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to question for a long time for an official purpose.

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2.13 primitive

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simple or not developed.

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2.14 pugnacious

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ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome.

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2.15 rank

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an office or position.

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2.16 wend

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to go along or proceed on

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3.1 aegis

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protection; sponsorship.

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3.2 budget

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a plan for how a person or a group will receive and spend money during a certain period.

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3.3 caries

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bone or tooth decay.

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3.4 chronicle

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an account of events arranged according to the order in which those events took place.

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3.5 deem

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to consider, suppose, or judge.

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3.6 dialogue

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a talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, or book.

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3.7 engrave

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to cut a design or lettering into.

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3.8 ewer

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a vase-like, wide-mouthed pitcher or jug.

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3.9 fabulous

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wonderful; excellent.

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3.10 gig

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a small, two-wheeled carriage pulled by a single horse / a fast, long rowboat for two to four rowers

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3.11 historic

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important in history / well remembered

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3.12 hypothetical

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supposed / not based in reality

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3.13 lucre

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money (used esp. in a negative sense).

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3.14 odorous

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having or giving off a distinctive or strong odor.

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3.15 rarity

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something that is rare or unusual.

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3.16 sinister

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threatening or suggesting evil, injury, or danger; ominous.

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3.17 triad

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a group of three persons or things that are similar or related.

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4.1 abet

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to incite, encourage, or aid, esp. in wrongdoing.

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4.2 accord

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balanced interrelationship; proper proportion; harmony.

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4.3 awl

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a small, sharply pointed tool used to make holes in leather, wood, or the like.

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4.4 coerce

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to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like.

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4.5 contrite

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feeling deep guilt for one's wrongdoing or shortcoming and desiring to make amends for it; repentant.

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4.6 incorrigible

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incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better.

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4.7 insight

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the power of mind to grasp an essential meaning or truth.

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4.8 moccasin

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a soft leather shoe or slipper without a hard sole or a heel, made originally by American Indians.

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4.9 oust

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to force out; expel or eject, as from a place or position.

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4.10 pestilence

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an epidemic, usu. deadly, disease; plague.

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4.11 repudiate

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to reject completely as invalid or untrue.

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4.12 reverent

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characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love.

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4.13 sage

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one of a group of herbs of the mint family / a person honored as very wise or experienced.

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4.14 textile

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a woven or knitted fabric.

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4.15 umbrage

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a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment

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4.16 fodder

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feed for farm animals, such as cut-up cornstalks mixed with hay.

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5.1 averse

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strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling

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5.2 census

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an official count and statistical survey of a population

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5.3 disclaim

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to deny the validity or authority of.

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5.4 exterminate

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to get rid of by totally destroying; eradicate; wipe out.

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5.5 hemorrhage

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the act or condition of bleeding, esp. extensively from blood vessels.

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5.6 inexorable

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not subject to change by any force or influence; unyielding / unconquerable

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5.7 reputable

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having a good reputation.

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5.8 roister

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to celebrate noisily and without constraint / to brag or show off

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5.9 spawn

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the large number of eggs produced by fish, frogs, and other water animals.

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5.10 stipulate

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to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement.

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5.11 surplus

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the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount.

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5.12 tangible

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capable of being touched or perceived by touch.

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5.13 toga

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a long, loose outer garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome.

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5.14 trance

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a condition in which one seems to be asleep and cannot fully control movements or the mind.

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5.15 vigilante

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one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury without legal authority or due process.

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5.16 vindictive

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desirous of revenge; vengeful.

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6.1 abstract

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existing without physical shape or substance.

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6.2 adept

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having great skill or ability.

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6.3 antithesis

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the exact opposite

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6.4 betrothed

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a person to whom one is engaged to be married.

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6.5 copious

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abundant in number or quantity; plentiful.

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6.6 credulous

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believing almost anything; easily tricked / gullible

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6.7 demented

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mentally disturbed; mad; insane.

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6.8 earthy

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realistic and practical

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6.9 eccentric

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not behaving or thinking in an ordinary or accepted way; odd; peculiar.

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6.10 remit

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to send (money) to someone or some place.

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6.11 sepulcher

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a sacred vault for burial; tomb.

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6.12 simile

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a figure of speech in which two different things are compared by using the words "like" or "as."

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6.13 sleazy

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disreputable / flimsy or poorly made

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6.14 synthetic

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made with chemicals formed in a laboratory instead of something found in nature; man-made; artificial.

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6.16 tempo

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the speed at which a musical piece is to be played.

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6.17 undulate

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to move in waves or a wavelike motion.

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7.1 abridged

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to shorten without removing basic contents / to condense

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7.2 acrid

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bitter in taste or smell; sharply irritating.

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7.3 annex

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a building, either attached or separate, added to an existing one.

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7.4 binocular

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pertaining to or involving the use of two eyes.

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7.5 carnage

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the massive killing of people; slaughter.

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7.6 data

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an individual piece of information that is used to draw a conclusion.

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7.7 distend

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to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon.

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7.8 epistle

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a letter, esp. one having a formal subject or tone.

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7.9 factotum

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one employed to do a wide variety of tasks.

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7.10 flay

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to strip off the skin of, as by whipping or the like / to criticize severely

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7.11 grotto

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a cave or cavern, or an artificial construction or excavation resembling a cave.

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7.12 overseer

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a person employed to supervise the work of others, esp. laborers.

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7.13 squeamish

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too easily shocked or offended in matters of morality or principles.

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7.14 symbol

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an object or picture that represents something else.

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7.15 transcribe

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to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like).