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Word Masters #2
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25
English
7th Grade
01/07/2015

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Term
1. Sirocco
Definition
noun
a hot wind that blows from the desert of North Africa across to southern Europe
Term
2. Highhanded
Definition
adjective
using power or authority without considering the feelings of others.
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3. recur
Definition
verb
1.if something, especially something bad or unpleasant, recurs, it happens again
2. if a number or numbers after a decimal point recur, they are repeated for ever in the same order
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4. larder
Definition
noun
a small room or large cupboard for storing food in a house
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5. fervent
Definition
adjective
believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely
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6. elicit
Definition
verb
to succeed in getting information or a reaction from someone, especially when this is difficult
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7. aureole
Definition
noun
a bright circle of light
Term
8. steadfast
Definition
adjective
1. faithful and very loyal
2.being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any way
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9. authorize
Definition
verb
give official permission for or approval
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10.abyss
Definition
adjective
1. a very dangerous or frightening situation
2. a deep empty hole in the ground
3. a very big difference that separates two people or groups
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11. profound
Definition
having a strong influence or effect
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12. siphon
Definition
noun
a bent tube used for getting liquid out of a container, used by holding one end of the tube at a lower level than the end in the container
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13. torchbearer
Definition
noun
a person who carries a ceremonial torch.
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14. impassioned
Definition
adjective
full of strong feeling and emotion
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15. foment
Definition
verb
to cause trouble and make people start fighting each other or opposing the government
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16. beeline
Definition
noun
to go quickly and directly towards someone or something:
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17. pensive
Definition
verb
thinking a lot about something, especially because you are worried or sad
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18. exult
Definition
verb
to show that you are very happy and proud, especially because you have succeeded in doing something
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19. cavil
Definition
verb
to make unnecessary complaints about someone or something
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20. uproarious
Definition
adjective
very noisy, because a lot of people are laughing or shouting
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21. brood
Definition
verb
1.to keep thinking about something that you are worried or upset about
2.if a bird broods, it sits on its eggs to make the young birds break out
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22. hinterland
Definition
noun
an area of land that is far from the coast, large rivers, or the places where people live
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23. prim
Definition
adjective
1. very formal and careful in the way you speak and behave, and easily shocked by anything rude
2. prim clothes are neat and formal
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24. trample
Definition
verb
1. to step heavily on something, so that you crush it with your feet
2. to behave in a way that shows that you do not care about someone's rights or feelings
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25. sluice
Definition
Noun
a passage for water to flow through, with a special gate which can be opened or closed to control it
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