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Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary
Level A Unit 12
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Literature
6th Grade
03/09/2009

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abduct
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to kidnap; carry off by force
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ambiguous
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having two or more possible meanings
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balk
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resist; to stop short and refuse to go on
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compact
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closely and firmly packed together; small
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confer
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deliberate; to consult or talk over
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earmark
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an identifying mark or feature
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frigid
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extremely cold
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implement
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an instrument or tool; carry out
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incalculable
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too great to be counted
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indisputable
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inarguable; beyond question or argument
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intensive
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showing great effort; thorough
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maneuver
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a planned movement; a scheme
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sabotage
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an action taken to destroy something; vandalize
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scant
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meager; skimpy; not enough
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stealthy
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sly; sneaky; underhanded
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strapping
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tall, strong, and healthy; brawny; athletic
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strident
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harsh; shrill; unpleasant sounding
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thrive
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to grow vigorously; prosper
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titanic
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gigantic; huge; immense
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valiant
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brave; bold; courageous
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