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Lesson 1 LA Vocab
Lesson 1 LA Vocab
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General Vocab
8th Grade
09/28/2009

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Avid
Definition
Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed.
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Brusque
Definition
Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff
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Concise
Definition
Short and to the point.
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Demean
Definition
To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.
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Despicable
Definition
Deserving contempt or scorn
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Emulate
Definition
To try to equal; to imitate
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Evoke
Definition
To call forth; to produce.
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Excruciating
Definition
Very painful.
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Inaugurate
Definition
To install in office with a formal ceremony.
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Pervade
Definition
To spread throughout.
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Proprietor
Definition
An owner of a store or other business.
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Pseudonym
Definition
A ficticious name used by an author; a pen name.
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Rebuff
Definition
To reject bluntly.
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Resilient
Definition
Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune.
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Turbulent
Definition
Chaotic; unruly.
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