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Details Title: Word Masters 5th Grade Description: Word Masters words for the first Contest Total Flash Cards: 27 Created: 12/02/2005 11:26:10	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Gesture Definition 1. Movement of the limbs, head, or body to help express meaning 2. Something done or said for its effect on the feelings or opinions of others Term Mesmerize Definition 1. To hypnotize. 2. To fascinate or enthrall Term Saucy Definition 1.Disrespectful or impertinent, often in an entertaining way. Term Epidemic Definition 1.An outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads rapidly. 2. A rapid spread or development Term Beckon Definition 1.To signal (a person) to come, as by nodding or waving 2.To attract because of an inviting appearance Term Moral Definition 1.Of or concerned with the judgment of the goodness and badness of human action:. 2.Teaching or showing good or correct behavior. 3.Arising from the inner sense of right and wrong: 4.The lesson or principle taught by a fable, a story, or an event. . Term Siege Definition 1.The surrounding and blockading of a town or fortress by an army attempting to capture it. 2.A prolonged period, as of illness. Term Besiege Definition 1. To surround and blockade in order to capture 2.To crowd around and hem in 3.To harass, as with requests Term Inundate Definition 1. To cover with water; flood 2.To overwhelm as if with a flood Term Sedate Definition 1. Calm and dignified; composed. 2. To administer a sedative to. Term Throng Definition 1. A large group of people or things gathered or crowded closely together. Term Summon Definition 1. To call together; convene 2. To send for; request to appear 3.To order (someone) to appear in court by issuing a summons. Term Grotesque Definition 1.Characterized by ludicrous distortion, as of appearance or manner. 2.Outlandish or bizarre, as in character or appearance Term Distortion Definition 1.The act of distorting 2.The condition of being distorted Term Retain Definition 1. To keep possession of; continue to have 2. To keep or hold in a particular place, condition, or position 3.To keep in mind; remember 4.To hire (an attorney, for example) by the payment of a fee Term Infirm Definition 1.Weak in body, as from old age or sickness; feeble. Term Infirmity Definition 1.A bodily ailment or weakness, especially one brought on by old age. 2. Frailty; feebleness. 3.A condition or disease producing weakness.4. A failing or defect in a person's character. Term Frailty Definition 1.The quality or condition of being frail; weakness. 2. A fault arising from human weakness; a failing: Term Parch Definition 1.To make very dry, especially by intense heat 2.To dry or roast (corn or peanuts, for example) by heating. Term Zany Definition 1. A buffoonish character in old comedies who attempts to mimic the clown. 2.An outlandishly comical person. Term Slur Definition 1. To pronounce carelessly or indistinctly 2. To speak badly of; disparage. 3. To sing or play (a series of musical tones) smoothly and without a break Term Enunciate Definition 1.To pronounce; articulate 2. To state or set forth precisely or systematically: Term Hostile Definition 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: hostile forces. 2. Feeling or showing enmity or ill will: a hostile crowd. 3. Unfavorable to health or well-being: a hostile climate. Term Snub Definition 1. To treat with scorn or contempt. 2. To check the movement of (a rope or cable) by securing it to a post. Term Captivate Definition To fascinate or charm, as with wit, beauty, or intelligence Term Spellbound Definition Held as if under a spell; entranced; fascinated Term Entourage Definition A group of associates or attendants who accompany an important person: