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Vocabulary Week 18
Vocabulary Words for English
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English
9th Grade
02/08/2015

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Term
Assert
Definition
Assert(v.)
To state or express firmly
*The little girl asserted she wanted ice cream to her parents
S.press
A.leave
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Ferocity
Definition
Ferocity(n.)
Fierceness
*The ferocity of the Tigers growl scared the Men on a safari
S.wildness
A.
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Flout
Definition
Flout(v.)
To disobey openly; to defy
*My brother flouted my moms request to get my sister out of the car
S.defy
A.praise
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Foolhardy
Definition
Foolhardy(Adj.)
Unwisely bold; rash
* Some athletes like foolhardy coaches
S.reckless
A.afraid
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Headstrong
Definition
Headstrong(Adj.)
Determined to have one's own way; stubbornly and often recklessly willful
*My little sister is headstrong when it comes to what she wants
S.willful
A.calm
Term
Incisive
Definition
Incisive(Adj.)
Clear and sharp in analysis or expression
*Some of my classmates are incisive when it comes to reading "To Kill A Mockingbird"
S.bright
A.weak
Term
Outspoken
Definition
Outspoken(Adj.)
Frank and unreserved in speech;.candid
*A lot of public speakers are outspoken
S.blunt
A.devious
Term
Undaunted
Definition
Undaunted(Adj.)
Not discourage by danger or difficulty
*Undaunted by the grenades blowing up everwere the military men and women charged into enemy lines
S.unafraid
A.cowardly
Term
Vehement
Definition
Vehement(Adj.)
Showing intense emotion or passion; forceful
*some girls are vehement when sharing there emotions
S.forceful
A.calm
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Vibrant
Definition
Vibrant(Adj.)
Pulsing with energy; vigorous
*In the middle of some sport games individual players start showing vibrant activity
S.Active
A.Lazy
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