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vocab 14-16
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8th Grade
01/09/2014

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Amass
Definition
gather together or accumulate
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Embellish
Definition
make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features
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Extravagance
Definition
lack of restraint in spending money or use of resources.
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Glut
Definition
To fill beyond capacity, especially with food; satiate.
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Inexhaustible
Definition
unable to be used up because existing in abundance.
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lavish
Definition
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
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Outrageous
Definition
shockingly bad or excessive.
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Profusely
Definition
Plentiful; copious.
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Spendthrift
Definition
One who spends money recklessly or wastefully.
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Voracious
Definition
wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
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Administration
Definition
management of the affairs of an organization, such as a business or institution
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Animation
Definition
animated quality; liveliness.
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Apportion
Definition
divide and allocate.
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concoct
Definition
make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients.
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Devise
Definition
to plan to obtain or bring about
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Dogged
Definition
having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
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Endeavor
Definition
try hard to do or achieve something.
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Execute
Definition
To perform; do
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Reactive
Definition
showing a response to a stimulus.
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Render
Definition
provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
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Access
Definition
a means of approaching or entering a place.
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Cache
Definition
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
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Conspicuous
Definition
standing out so as to be clearly visible.
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Elusive
Definition
difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
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Inter
Definition
Between; among
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Intrigue
Definition
arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
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Obscurity
Definition
the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.
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Seclude
Definition
keep (someone) away from other people.
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Unavailable
Definition
not able to be used or obtained; not at someone's disposal.
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Unearth
Definition
find (something) in the ground by digging.
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