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adequate

adj. sufficient, enough

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ajar

adj, adv- partly open

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dialogue

n- a conversation between two or more people; an interchange or opinions and ideas, free discussion

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emblem

n- a symbol, sign, token

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gigantic

adj- huge, giant, immense

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havoc

n- very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder

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hearth

n- the floor of a fire place, the fireside as a symbol of home and family

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implore

v- to beg earnestly for

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infamous

adj- very wicked; disgraceful, shameful

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innumerable

adj- to many to count, without number

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lax

adj- not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, realaxed

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mar

v- to spoil, damage, injure

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misdemeanor

n- a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct

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mull

v-to think about, ponder; to grid or mix; to heat and flavor with spices

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narrative

n- a story, detailed report
adj- having the quality or nature of a story

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overture

n- an opening move toward megotioation or action, a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part

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pact

n- an agreement, treaty

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stalemate

n- a sitiuation in which further action by either of two oppenents is impossible

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vindictive

adj -bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge

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wilt

v- to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor

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Author: Gerbil123

Main topic: Literature

Topic: Vocabulary

Published: 03.03.2010

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