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7th Grade
11/29/2010

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Term

v. acquire

n. acquisition

Definition

V. To gain ownership or something; to get by  one's own efforts or actions.

n. something that is acquired

N. Something that is acquired. 

Term
antagonize
Definition
V. To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike
Term

adj. competent

n. competence

Definition

adj. having the ability to do what is needed.

n. the ability to do what is needed

Term
comprise
Definition

v. 1. To form; to make up.

2. To consist of or include

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v. correspond

n. correspondence

Definition

v. 1. To match; to be equal to.

2. To exchange letters with another person.

n. to act of exchanging letters; the letters that are exchanged

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adj. dilapidated
Definition
adj. In poor condition from neglect or age.
Term
adj. illustrious
Definition
adj. Very famous; outstanding.
Term
n. incident
Definition
something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance.
Term
v. inherit
Definition

v. 1. to receive something from someone after that person's death.

2. To receive, as part of one's physical or mental make-up, from one's parents.

Term
n. latitude
Definition

n. 1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

2. A region as marked by its distance from the equator.

3. Freedom from strict rules.

Term
adj. loath
Definition
adj. Unwilling; reluctant.
Term
v. maintain
Definition

v. 1. To declare something to be true.

2. To continue in the same way or condition.

3. To keep in good condition.

 

Term

v. renovate

n. renovation

Definition

v. To make like new again.

n.The act of renovating; the thing renovated.

Term
reprimand
Definition

v. To scold in a harsh or formal manner.

n. A strong scolding from someone in authority.

Term

v. supervise

n. supervision

n. supervisor

Definition

v. To direct or manage activities.

n. The act of managing or directing.

n. A person who manages or directs activities.

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