Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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bigot one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic.
candor the quality of openness, honesty, and straightforwardness in expression.
devious not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout.
egoism the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness.
frenetic frantic; frenzied.
hedonistic adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life.
larceny the stealing of another's personal property; theft.
lionize to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person.
manifesto a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person.
miff to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend.
obtuse not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive.
pundit an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic.
reclaim to recover the use of (land areas) by draining, hydrating, or otherwise reconditioning so that the land can be used for agriculture or other purposes.
shoddy of low quality; poorly made or carried out.
wan very pale.