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1
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addendum

A

a thing that is added

2
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aghast

A

filled with amazement

3
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ample

A

more than enough

4
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apparition

A

a ghost or ghostly figure

5
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assert

A

to declare or state of truth

6
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cower

A

to crouch or shrink away in fear or shame

7
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disdain

A

to look upon with scorn

8
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epitaph

A

a brief statement written on a tomb

9
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ethnical

A

having to do with morals

10
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facetious

A

humorous, not meant seriously

11
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inaudible

A

not able to be heard

12
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indiscriminate

A

without restraint or control

13
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intrigue

A

crafty dealings

14
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jurisdiction

A

an area of authority or control

15
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plausible

A

appearing true

16
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plebeian

A

common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class

17
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prodigal

A

wastefully extravagant

18
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proximity

A

nearness, closeness

19
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pulverize

A

to grind or pound to a powder or dust

20
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volatile

A

highly changeable, fickle; tending to become violent or explosive