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WORD MASTER 2
VOCABULARY
25
English
7th Grade
01/07/2015

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Sirocco

Definition

n.

def: an intensity hot and steady wind.

syn: flurry

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 Highhanded

Highhandedly

Highhandedness

Definition

adj.& adv.

def: arrogant

syn: overbearly

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Recur

Definition

v.

def: to happen or appear again

syn: repeat

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Larder

Definition

n.

def: a place, such as a pantry or room, where food is stored

syn: storage

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Fervent

Fervency

Ferventness


Definition

adj.

def: passionate, ardent, very hot

syn: blazing

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Elicit

Definition

v.

def: to bring out, draw out; to evoke

syn: inspire

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Aureole

Definition

n.

def: a halo

syn: halo

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Steadfast

Definition

adj.

def: not changing or moving; firm in purpose; true; loyal

syn: dedicated

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Authorize

Definition

v.

def: to give authority, to approve, to justify

syn: enable

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Abyss

Abyssal

 

Definition

n.

def: a deep crack or gap in the earth

syn: chasm

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Profound

Definition

adj.

def: deeply held or felt; intellectually penetrating

syn: deep

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Siphon

Definition

n.

def: a tube through which liquid 

syn: pump

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Torchbearer

Definition

n.

def: someone who carries a torch at the head of a group of people

someone who leads a campaign, movement, ect.

syn: leader

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Impassioned

Definition

adj.

def: showing or feeling very strong emotions

filled with passion or zeal

showing great warmth or intensity of feeling

syn: emotional

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Foment

Definition

v.

def: to cause or try to cause the growth or development of (something bad or harmful)

syn: provoke

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Beeline

Definition

n.

def: a straight direct course 

syn: straightaway

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Pensive

Definition

adj.

def: quietly sad or thoughtful

syn: thoughtful

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Exult

Definition

v.

def: to feel or show great happiness

to say (something) in a very excited and happy way

syn: joy

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Cavil

Definition

v.

def: to complain about things that are not important

syn: fuss

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Uproarious

Definition

adj.

def: very noisy

extremly funny

syn: comical

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Brood

Definition

n.

def: a group of young birds that were all born at the same time

the children in someone's family

syn: incubate

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Hinterland

Definition

n.

def: an area that is not close to any cities or towns: a remote region

syn: outback

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Prim

Primmed

Primming

Definition

v.

def: very formal and proper

easily shocked or upset by rude behavior, commets, ect.

very neat in apperance 

syn: tidied

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Trample

Definition

v.

def: to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something or someone

to treat other people's rights, wishes,or feelings as if they are worthless or not important

syn: stomp

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Sluice

Definition

n.

def: an artificial passage for water to flow through with a gate for controlling the flow

a device used for controlling the flow of water

syn: rinse

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