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English
7th Grade
02/01/2011

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Term

addict-n

addict-v

addiction-n

addictive-adj

Definition

1.A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful.

2.A person who is a very enthusiastic fan.

1. To cause someone to have a very strong desire for something.

1. The condition of being addicted.

1. Likely to cause addiction.

Term

aspire-v

aspiration-n

Definition

1. To have a strong desire to get or do something; to seek.

1. A strong desire to achieve something; an ambition.

Term
bias-n/v
Definition

1. A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice.

2. To cause someone to have prejudice; to influence.

Term
blatant-adj
Definition
1. Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way.
Term
candid-adj
Definition
1. Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths.
Term

confront-v

confrontation-n

Definition

1. To stand up to; to face boldly.

2. To put or bring face to face.

1.A hostile meeting between people who hold opposite views.

Term
debut-n/v
Definition

1. A first public appearance.

1. To make a first public appearance.

Term

enroll-v

enrollment-n.

Definition

1. To sign up to become a member of some group or activity; to register.

1. The number of people enrolled.

Term
fluster-v
Definition
1. To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused.
Term
impunity-n
Definition
1. Freedom from being harmed or punished.
Term
intensify-v
Definition
1. To increase; to strengthen or deepen.
Term

intimidate-v

intimidation-n

Definition

1. To frighten, especially by threatening someone.

1. The act of intimidating.

Term
obnoxious-adj
Definition
1. Very unpleasant; disgusting.
Term
retort-v/n
Definition

1. To answer, especially in a quick or clever way.

1.A quick or clever reply. 

Term
stint-n/v
Definition

1. A period of time devoted to a job or some task.

2. A limit or restriction.

1. A limit or restriction.

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