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Vocabulary 19 & 20
8th Grade Vocabulary Chapter 19 & 20
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English
8th Grade
01/28/2015

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blockade (noun)
Definition
the closing off of an area to prevent entering or leaving
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coup (noun)
Definition
a brilliant and successful action
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indestructibility (noun)
Definition
being impossible to harm or destroy
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martial (adjective)
Definition
relating to war or the military
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omnipotent (adjective)
Definition
having unlimited power or authority
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withstand (verb)
Definition
to successfully resist or oppose
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vulnerability (noun)
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openness to attack, injury, or disease
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staunch (adjective)
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firm; loyal
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stable (adjective)
Definition
not easily changed
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robust (adjective)
Definition
healthy, strong, and vigorous
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eminence (noun)
Definition
a position of fame and superiority
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noteworthy (adjective)
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deserving attention
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paramount (adjective)
Definition
most important
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inconsequential (adjective)
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lacking importance; trivial
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pettiness (noun)
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concern with things of little importance
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indispensable (adjective)
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required; essential; necessary
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prestige (noun)
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high status
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indubitably (adverb)
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unquestionably; clearly
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superficial (adjective)
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near the surface
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momentous (adjective)
Definition
greatly important or significant
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