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BMS Lesson 13 Vocabulary
Wordly Wise Book 8
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English
8th Grade
01/05/2012

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ardent
Definition
ad}. Intensely eager; passionate.
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assail
Definition
v. 1.To attack violently or verbally.
2. To trouble in the mind.
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asset
Definition
n. 1. Anything owned that is of value and can be sold or otherwise disposed of.
2. A quality that can be used to advantage.
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barter
Definition
v. To exchange goods or services without the use of money.
n. The exchange of goods or services without the use of money.
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bonanza
Definition
n. A source of great wealth; something that brings great riches.
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contagious
Definition
adj. Able to be passed easily from one person to another.
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contemplate
Definition
v. 1. To give careful thought to; to ponder.
2. To have plans to; to intend.
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deter
Definition
v. To discourage or prevent from taking action.
n. Anything that prevents or discourages.
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flair
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n. A natural gift or ability; a talent.
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forfeit
Definition
v. To be forced to give up or lose.
n. Something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing.
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innovation
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n. Something new; a new way of doing something.
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mania
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n. An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement.
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stymie
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v. To thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with.
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synonymous
Definition
adj. Alike or close in meaning; closely related.
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wrangle
Definition
v. To quarrel in a noisy or angry way.
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