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Vocabulary for EIW
Classical Conversations Vocabulary for 4 - 6 EIW Smyrna TN Class
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4th Grade
02/08/2012

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pillar
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1. n. a slender upright column used to support a roof
2. n. one who strongly supports a work or cause
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coax
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v. to try to persuade by gentle but constant asking or other measures
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prosperity
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n. the state of being successful or flourishing
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transfixed
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v. motionless with amazement or horror
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askew
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adj. not lined up straight; awry
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presume
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n. seriousness
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flank
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v. to be placed at the side of
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reverently
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adv. with feelings of deep respect
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resolve
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v. to make a firm decision
2. to bring to conclusion
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endeavor
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v. to make a major effort; attempt
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appalled
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v. surprised and dismayed
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frivolous
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adj. not serious or important; silly
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hostile
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aj. unfriendly; unfavorable to one's well-being
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subside
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v. to sink or fall to the bottom; settle
2. to become less in strength or violence
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perilous
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adj. dangerous
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secluded
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v. kept apart from everything else
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cunning
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adj. sly or clever
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persevere
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v. to keep on; to persist
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gravity
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contemplate
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v. to regard thoughtfully
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fathom
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v. to comprehend(understand) in depth
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imperative
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adj. necessary
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impotent
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adj. powerless
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placidly
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adv. calmly; peacefully
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diligent
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adj. hard-working
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squander
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v. to waste
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waver
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to be uncertain; to fluctuate; to swing back and forth.
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inevitable
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aj. unavoidable; bound to happen
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indignant
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aj. angry about something that is unfain, mean or bad
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animosity
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n. a feeling of resentment that could lead to violence; hostility
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audacious
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adj. bold, daring
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provoke
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v. to make angry; to annoy
2. to arouse to action or feeling
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warily
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adv. on guard; alert to or looking out for danger
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vehemently
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adv. intensely, strongly or violently
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destined
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v. to be determined or established ahead of time
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confront
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v. to come face to face with; to oppose
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compliant
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adj. submissive, yielding
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obstinate
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adj. stubborn; clinging, usually unreasonably, to an opinion, purpose, or course
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compel
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v. to force
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deliberate
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v. to consider; to reflect upon
adj. decided upon as a result of careful thought
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solemn
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tyrant
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n. a cruel or brutal ruler; any oppressor
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enthrall
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v. to charm or captivate; to hold spellbound
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adept
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adj. akilled; expert
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incessant
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adj. unceasing; never ending
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zealous
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adj. enthusiastically devoted to something; fervent
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trepidation
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n. fear; nervous trembling; apprehension
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exemplary
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adj. outstanding; worthy of imitation
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prominent
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adj. well-known, leading, or outstanding 2. attracting attention as by size or position.
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privily
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adj. privately
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affirm
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v. to declare poritively; to maintain to be true
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espouse
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v. to marry 2. to support or adopt a cause or theory
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tedious
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adj. long and tiring
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implement
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v. to put into practice; to carry out the terms or details of, such as a treaty or a plan
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scrutinize
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v. to examine closely
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potential
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adj. capable of becoming real; possible
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aspire
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v. to seek to attain something high or great
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elated
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adj. filled with joy and pride
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adverse
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adj. unfavorable; directed against a person or a thing
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auspicious
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adj. favorable; pointing to a good result
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amiable
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adj. friendly; sociable or agreeable
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antagonist
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n. a person who struggles against one; adversary
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distraught
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adj. distracted; agitated
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awestruck
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adj. filled with awe
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trite
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adj. lacking effectiveness due to repetition.
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