1st 9 Week Exam Vocabulary

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to gradually wear away

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Erode

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an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

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Catastrophe

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skeptical, showing disbelief

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Incredulous

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to express sorrow, mourning, or regret

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lamented

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to express disapproval or disappointment

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reproach

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an embarrassing mistake

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blunder

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belonging to one by birth

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native

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crushed by grief

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desolate

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a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others usually with generous donations of money for good causes

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philanthropist

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occurring afterward or as a result

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ensuing