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Vocabulary Lesson 2
Vocabulary Lesson 2
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English
6th Grade
03/08/2007

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cliché
Definition
a phrase that is no longer effective or meaningful because of being used too often
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commend
Definition
to speak of with approval; to praise
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competent
Definition
able to do something
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deception
Definition
a trick or lie; something that deceives
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drudgery
Definition
dull, uninteresting work
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erode
Definition
to wear away slowly
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falter
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to hesitate; to not go straight onward; to lose courage; to speak in a hesitating way; to stammer
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hoard
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a stored supply, often hidden 2. to store up for future use; to collect, often in a greedy way
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intimidate
Definition
to frighten; to influence by fear
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jubilant
Definition
feeling of great joy
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luscious
Definition
delicious; extremely sweet and pleasing to any of the senses
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offend
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to cause someone to feel hurt or angry; to insult
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retrieve
Definition
to get back; to recover
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steadfast
Definition
firm and unchanging 2. loyal; true
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tact
Definition
the ability to deal with difficult situations without making people hurt or insulted
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