Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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ambivalent of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions.
culvert a man-made channel for drainage or the like that passes under a street or other thoroughfare.
demeanor the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment.
devotee an eager or serious follower or enthusiast.
disenfranchise to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote.
exemplar one worthy to be imitated or studied; model.
hypocrite a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite.
licentious not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd.
meditative disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful.
myopic unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted.
noxious harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health.
obscene offensive and not decent.
plight1 a state or situation, especially an unhappy or unlucky one; predicament.
primeval of or suggestive of the first age or ages.
quintessence that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence.