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Diary Of Anne Frank
Set 2
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General Vocab
8th Grade
12/05/2012

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Extremity
Definition
is the limb of a person or animal furthest from the body
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Respective
Definition
is varying according to each of the people or things concerned
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Proficient
Definition
is having a high degree of skill.
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Coquetry
Definition
is a flirtation act or attitude
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Figurative
Definition
means using or containing a non literal sense of a word or words.
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Concertina
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is a small accordion with button keys.
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Revocable
Definition
is able to be revoked or canceled.
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Incessant
Definition
is continuing for a long time without stopping.
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Communal
Definition
is used or owned by all members of a group or community
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Reconciliation
Definition
the ending of a conflict or renewing of a friendly relationship between disputing people or groups.
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Prospectus
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is an official document giving details about something that is going to happen such as a stock offering, business or proposed project
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Perturb
Definition
is to disturb and trouble somebody.
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Chanukah
Definition
is an 8 day Jewish Holiday in December.
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Palpitation
Definition
is an irregular or unusually rapid beating of the heart
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Tranquility
Definition
is free of any disturbance or commotion
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Recede
Definition
is to go back or down from a point or level
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Diphtheria
Definition
is a serious infectious disease caused by bacterium that attacks the membranes of the throat and releases toxin that damages heart and nervous system
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Condole
Definition
is to express sympathy to somebody who is experiencing grief, loss or pain, especially over a death.
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Brooch
Definition
is a piece of jewelry that is fastened to a garment by a hinged pin and catch.
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Subjective
Definition
is based on opinions or feeling rather than on facts or evidence
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Fatuous
Definition
is showing a lack of intelligence or thought combined with complacency
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Patronage
Definition
is the encouragement financial support or influence of a patron
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Brusque
Definition
is an abrupt, blunt or curt in manner or speech
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Diligent
Definition
is showing persistent and hardworking effort in doing something
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Pensive
Definition
is thinking deeply about something especially in a sad or serous manner
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Genealogical
Definition
is the study of the history of families and the line of descent from their ancestors
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Furbelow
Definition
a gathered or pleated piece of material.
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Plantation
Definition
a large estate or farm especially in a hot climate where crops such as cotton, coffee, tea, or rubber trees are grown, usually worked by resident laborers.
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Black market
Definition
is a gathering in a public place for buying and selling merchandise or farm products especially one held regularly.
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Solace
Definition
comfort at a time of sadness, grief, or disappointment
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