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Vocabulary Chapter 13
words, definitions, parts of speech
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English
5th Grade
04/16/2010

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achievement
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(n.) something done successfully; something gained by working or trying hard
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acquire
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(v.) to get as one's own
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debate
Definition
(n.) a discussion of reasons for and against something
(v.) to discuss reasons for and against something; to think about carefully before deciding
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exhibit
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(v.) to show clearly; to put on display
(n.) something shown to the public
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foe
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(n.) one who hates or tries to harm another; an enemy
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latter
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(adj.) closer to the end; relating to the second of two things discussed
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massacre
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(n.) the cruel killing of many people or animals
(v.) to kill many people or animals in a cruel way
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monotonous
Definition
(adj.) dull as a result of not changing in any way
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preserve
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(v.) to keep safe from in jury or ruin; to keep food from spoiling
(n.) an area set aside for the protection of wildlife
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sanitary
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(adj.) having to do with health; free of dirt and germs
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sprawl
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(v.) to lie or sit with arms and legs spread out; to spread out in a disorderly way
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widespread
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(adj.) happening in many places or to many people; fully open
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