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American/Whisl 2015-16

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glean 1. to gather (something) slowly and carefully in small pieces 2.to gather (the useful remnants of a crop) from the field after harvesting
defiant boldly resistant or challenging
dilatory Tending to put off what ought to be done at once; given to procrastination
implore to beg urgently as for aid or mercy
obviate to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages,etc.) by effective measures
anthemic pertaining to music that has the qualities of an anthem, such as a serious tone and strong tune; also, regarded as an anthem
austere 1.severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict 2.rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral
grievous 1.flagrant; outrageous; atrocious 2.causing great pain or suffering
solemn 1.made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement 2.grave, sober as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood
variants 1.not agreeing or conforming; differing, especially from something of the same general kind. 2.not definitive, as a version of part of a text; different; alternative
pretentious characterized by assumption of dignity or importance. making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious
credence belief as to the truth of something
flippant Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
consternation feelings of anxiety or dismay typically about something unexpected
egregious outstandingly bad, shocking
embattle to arrange in order of battle; prepare for battle; arm. to fortify (a town, camp, etc.).
awry away from the expected or proper direction; amiss; wrong:
inalienable not transferable to another or capable of being rejected
divergent differing; deviating
affinity a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Created by: lmyhre
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