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vocabulary
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31
English
7th Grade
12/13/2010

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Term
abridge
Definition
shortened, usually in reference to a written or spoken work.
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entry
Definition
the means or place by which to come in.
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gazetteer
Definition
a dictionary of geographical places, including names and information.
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sage
Definition
wise, showing great wisdom. A person respected for experience and wisdom.
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irksome
Definition
annoying, irritating.
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propriety
Definition
The quality of being proper; appropriateness.
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effusive
Definition
unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushing.
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indifferent
Definition
not interested in or concerned about something; not caring. Not good or bad.
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reticent
Definition
unwilling; reluctant. private.
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zealous
Definition
highly motivated by dedication to a cause, an ideal, or a goal.
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neutralize
Definition
to cancel an effect or render it harmless.
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intuition
Definition
a feeling; a sense; understanding gained without thinking.
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sanctify
Definition
to make holy or sacred.
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acknowledge
Definition
to admit the truth, existence, or reality of something.
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invalid
Definition
not effective or legal.
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ecstatic
Definition
overwhelmingly joyful; intensely delighted.
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covet
Definition
to strongly desire something belonging to another. To long for ; to crave.
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willful
Definition
stubbornly determined to do what one wants.
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medley
Definition
a group of excerpts from musical pieces blended into one longer number.
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palette
Definition
a thin board on which an artist mixes paint; the range of colors used in a painting.
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aviary
Definition
a large cage or building for holding birds.
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alliteration
Definition
repetition of sounds, usually of consonants, especially at the beginnings of words.
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anthology
Definition
a collection of writings by various authors.
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epic
Definition
a long poem or other literary work about heroes and their adventures. Grand or impressive.
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digress
Definition
to stray from the main subject when writing or speaking.
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eloquent
Definition
persuasive and powerful in speaking or writing.
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reiterate
Definition
to say or to do again or repeatedly.
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terse
Definition
brief and to the point.
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applicable
Definition
appropriate or relevant to a situation.
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pragmatic
Definition
practical; concerned with realities and actual needs.
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disperse
Definition
to scatter
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