ELA 12 Units 1-6

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shrewd

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astute or good at practical matters.

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nepotism

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showing favor to relatives, especially in politics or the workplace.

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zeal

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enthusiastic devotion to a purpose or cause.

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pugnacious

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belligerent; like to cause a fight or argument.

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nefarious

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evil, wicked, villainous.

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austere

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severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

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omniscient

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having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding.

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quixotic

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exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

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innocuous

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not harmful or offensive.

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languish

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to lose or lack vitality; to grow weak.