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6th Grade
05/20/2011

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Term
receded
Definition
to retreat; to go 2) to slope backward (ex-in the morning the beach was under water; in the afternoon the tide receded; and we dug for clams)
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sanctuary
Definition
church; sacred place 2) the area of a church near the alter 3) a sacred retreat; 4) any place of protection (ex. wildlife sanctuary)
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bewilder
Definition
CONFUSED; PUZZLED
to confuse completely; to baffle
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curb
Definition
check; restraint 2) raised edge of concrete along rim of road
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mingled
Definition
to mix, blend or combine (ex-a person mingled at the party with the other guests)
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skirting
Definition
PASSING ALONG THE EDGE OF
to go along the boundary of 2) to avoid (ex - skirting puddles to stay dry)
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elated
Definition
joyful; in high spirits (ex-The team members were elated about winning the game)
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dignity
Definition
an air of self-confidence and pride 2)worth 3) a high office of post 4)the quality of importance
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inherits
Definition
to obtain something as an heir 2) to get features of characteristics from one's ancestors 3) to obtain something from one who came before
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schooner
Definition
a ship with 2 masts
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resent
Definition
to feel insulted; to feel injured; to feel bitter
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reluctantly
Definition
unwilling
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burdens
Definition
n-a heavy load 2) something that causes difficulty or hardship v-to cause difficulty for someone
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restrict
Definition
limited 2) having a set of limits or rules (ex-restricted membership)
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monument
Definition
something set up in memory of a person or event 2) something from an earlier time that is thought of as historically important 3) a lasting example of something
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antifreeze (anti=preventing, against or opposing, opposite to)
Definition
something that works against freezing
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project (pro=forward/ahead)
Definition
THROW forward
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purity (ity=the state of being)
Definition
the state of being PURE
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security (ity=the state of being)
Definition
the state of being SECURE
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activity (ity=the state of being)
Definition
the state of being ACTIVE
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promote (pro=forward/ahead)
Definition
the act of moving forward
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antitoxic (anti=preventing, against or opposing, opposite to)
Definition
something that works against toxins
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antisocial (anti=preventing, against or opposing, opposite to)
Definition
against being friendly with people
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