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General Vocab
7th Grade
03/13/2013

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WONT

Definition

Desired to do something. (ADJ)

 

 

EXAMPLE: My father is wont to read the paper at breakfast.

 

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Ere

Definition

Before; sooner or rather .

 

EXAMPLE: ere I will get to ride my horses by the creek.

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Precipitous

Definition

Like a precipice; Very steep

 

EXAMPLE; The cliff was very steep and it was leading into the river.

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Interloper

Definition

Person who interferes; Unasked and unwanted.

 

EXAMPLE; My dad, ran after the interlopers and broke his leg.

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Maraud

Definition

Go about of search or plunder

 

EXAMPLE; I went on a maraud in the woods looking for my phone.

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Wrest

Definition

Twist pull or tear away with force

 

EXAMPLE; I wrest my phone away from my parents, they were trying to read my text messages.

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Compromise

Definition

Settle by agreeing that each will give up a part of what he or she demands

 

EXAMPLE; I had to compromise with my sister after we both had different ideas to raise money.

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Pestilent

Definition

Harmful to morals; distroying peace

 

EXAMPLE; My farm land was pestilent by loggers.

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Pinion

Definition
Bind the arms of; dind to something else
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Acquiesce

Definition
Give consent by keeping silent on by not making objections
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