120 words 9th grader should know Flashcards

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repentant

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feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

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vitality

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a healthy capacity for vigorous activity; the state of being strong and active; energy.

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salutation

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a gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgement of another’s arrival or departure; greetng

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surreal

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strange; not seeming real; like a dream

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allocate

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distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose

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apathetic

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showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

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composite

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made up of several parts or elements.

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begrudge

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be envious of or feel annoyance toward

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contempt

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lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

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cynical

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believing the worst of human nature and motives

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detract

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diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement) or distract

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eloquent

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expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

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erroneous

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containing or characterized by mistakes; wrong; incorrect

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giddy

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exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits or having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.

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implausible

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having a quality that provokes disbelief; difficult to believe, or unlikely. (of an argument or statement) not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.

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inquisitive

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showing curiosity; having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.

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lavish

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sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious or to give generously

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myopic

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not able to see clearly things that are far away​; short sigthed

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plausible

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apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful

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reconciliation

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the restoration of friendly relations.

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retaliate

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make an attack in return for a similar attack expecailly for revenge

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solace

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comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

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transcend

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go beyond the scope or limits of; to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed, surpass

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vivacious

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vigorous and animated

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vigorous

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strong, healthy, and full of energy.