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Freshman Voc 61-80
#s 61-80 Freshaman Vocabulary
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Literature
8th Grade
04/24/2008

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plateau (n)
Definition

a land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side

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polygon (n)
Definition
a figure, especially a closed plane figure, having three or more, usually, striaght sides
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protagonist (n)
Definition
the leading character, hero or heroine of a drama or other literacy work
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pulverize (v)
Definition
to reduce to dust or powder as by pounding or grinding
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quandary (n)

Definition
a state of perlexity or uncertainty
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quarantine (n)
Definition
a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease
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quota (n)
Definition
a max. number or quantity that is permitted or needed
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rainforest (n)
Definition
a tropical forest, usually of tall densely growing broad-leaved evergreen trees in an area of high annual rainfall
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random (adj)
Definition
proceeding, made, or occuring w/o definite aim, reason, or patterns
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recede (v)
Definition
to go or move away
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renaissance (n)
Definition
a renewel of life, vigor, interest
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renegade (n)
Definition
a person who deserts a party or cause for another
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repose (n)
Definition
dignified calmness as of manner
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sacrifice (n)
Definition
the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in proptitiation or homage
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silhouette (n)
Definition
a 2-D representation of th eout of an object, as a cutout or configurationally drawing, uniformly filled in with black
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solstice (n)
Definition
either of the 2 times of year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
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spectrum (n)
Definition
an array of entities, as light waves or particles, ordered in accordance
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stereotype (n)
Definition
a simplified and standardized conception held in common by members of a group
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strategy (n)
Definition
a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for aobtaining a specific goal or result
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suffrage (n)
Definition
the right to vote, especially in a political election
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