Chapter 5 and 6

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  1. matted
    tangled in a dense mass
  2. pliers
    a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and serrated jaws
  3. plight
    a situation from which extrication is difficult
  4. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  5. presuppose
    take for granted or as a given
  6. backlash
    a movement away from an impact
  7. shimmer
    shine with a weak or fitful light
  8. unaccountably
    in an unaccountable manner
  9. journalism
    the profession of reporting or editing news stories
  10. devour
    eat immoderately
  11. swiftly
    in a swift manner
  12. proofread
    read for errors
  13. stunned
    dazed or knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
  14. rationalize
    employ logic or reason
  15. acquaintance
    personal knowledge or information about someone or something
  16. lust
    a strong sexual desire
  17. paradox
    a statement that contradicts itself
  18. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  19. rebuff
    a deliberate discourteous act
  20. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  21. elated
    exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
Created on Tue Oct 25 01:15:15 EDT 2011

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