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Sara Vocabulary
sara vocabulary
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English
4th Grade
03/06/2014

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executive
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a person or group that manages the affairs of an organization especially a corporation; responsible for managing
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irritable
Definition
Easily annoyed or angered
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verge
Definition
the extreme edge or margin of something; almost about to do it
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petit fours
Definition
a small fancy teacake usually cut from sponge cake that is frosted on three sides and often decorated.
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modest
Definition
not thinking too highly of oneself; humble, not showing off
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solemnly
Definition
serious in appearance, sound or mood; sad
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scowl
Definition
to make an angry frown
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abrasion
Definition
a spot or patch that has been scraped as on the skin
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sari
Definition
a length of fine clothes which when wrapped around the waist and over the shoulder is common dress of many women in India and Pakistan
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quarry
Definition
a large open hole or pit dug from mining stone, marble, gravel or the like
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pauper
Definition
a very poor person often one who lives on charity; poor
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baroque
Definition
of or pertaining to the style or period in art, music and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, from about 1550 to about 1750's characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation.
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frayed
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a noisy dispute or conflict; brawl or battle.
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bequeath
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to leave or dispose of property by a will
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sauntered
Definition
to walk at an unhurried leisurely pace; stroll.
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