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Vocabulary 7 & 8
8th Grade Vocabulary Lessons 7 & 8
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8th Grade
10/03/2014

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antiquated (adjective)
antique (noun)
Definition
too old to be useful or suitable
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centenarian (noun)
Definition
person who is one hundred years old or older
****think 100 yrs = century****
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fledgling (adjective) or (noun)
Definition
Inexperienced; untried, untested
another meaning: is a bird that has just grown feathers needed to fly
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frail (adjective)
frailty (noun)
Definition
weak or delicate
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geriatrics (noun)
geriatric (adjective)
Definition
medical study of the elderly and their diseases
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infantile (adjective)
Definition
having to do with infants;
as immature as an infant
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longevity (noun)
Definition
long life or a long time spent at a job or an activity
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nascent (adjective)
Definition
just coming into existence; emerging
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puerile (adjective)
puerility (noun)
Definition
childish; immature
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venerable (adjective)
venerate (verb)
veneration (noun)
Definition
worthy of great respect because of age or dignity
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altruism (noun)
altruistic (adjective)
Definition
unselfish concern & actions for the welfare of other
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amicable (adjective)
amicability (noun)
Definition
friendly; showing goodwill
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benefactor (noun)
Definition
a person who gives financial or other aid
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benign (adjective)
Definition
kind & gentle; harmless, not dangerous to health
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bountiful (adjective)
bounty (noun)
Definition
abundant; plentiful
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civility (noun)
civil (adjective)
Definition
courteous behavior; politeness
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exemplary (adjective)
Definition
worthy of imitation; admirable
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humanitarian (noun) or (adjective)
Definition
one who improves human welfare
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indulge (verb)
indulgence (noun)
indulgent (adjective)
Definition
to yield to desires or wishes
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rectify (verb)
Definition
to fix or correct; to set right
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