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WL 2
Parts of Speech, Definitions, etc.
21
English
10th Grade
10/04/2009

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Animalcule
Definition
noun- microscopic life form
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Collateral
Definition
noun- security for a loan; of a separate line of descent
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Defray
Definition
verb- pay
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Disconsolate
Definition
adjective- very sad
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Emeritus
Definition
adj- one who has retired but keeps his or her rank
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Equable
Definition
adjective- unchanging
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Foment
Definition
verb- stir up; as in a riot
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Impeach
Definition
verb- charge with a crime (an official); raise doubts concerning
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Insipid
Definition
adjective- tasteless; uninspiring
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Lariat
Definition
noun- rope used to catch cattle and horses
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Maestro
Definition
noun- master musician
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Meteoric
Definition
adj- swift (rise); of shooting stars
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Oscillate
Definition
verb- swing back and forth
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Parole
Definition
noun- early release from prison
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Rheumy
Definition
adjective- a watery or thin mucous discharge from the eyes or nose
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Temporize
Definition
verb- act merely to suit the immediate moment
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Trajectory
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noun- curved path
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Vibrant
Definition
adjective- energetic, rich, quivering
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across
Definition
trans-
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time
Definition
tempus
Term
throw
Definition
Jacere
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