8th Grade Vocab 8

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A published false statement damaging to a person's reputation.

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libel

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Deliberately destroy or obstruct for political/military gain.

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sabotage

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extremely hungry

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famished

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Publicly declare to be wrong or evil

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Denounce

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extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree

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immense

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Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable

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Adverse

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Living or occurring at the same time

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contemporary

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Claiming moral standards not reflected in behavior; pretense.

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hypocrisy

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Control or influence a person or situation unfairly.

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manipulate

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calm, peaceful, untroubled; tranquil

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serene