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Word Wealth
Unit 6 including the related words
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English
9th Grade
11/15/2009

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copious
Definition
abundant, plentiful
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ample
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appreciation is more than enough
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bountiful
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appreciation is generous and abundant
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profuse
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appreciation is lavish to the point of excess
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eminent
Definition
outstanding, prominent
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renowned
Definition
widely known
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celebrated
Definition
widely praised, recognized
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distinguished
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outstanding, readily "seen"
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illustrious
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outstanding in the sense of brillant, shining forth
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notorioius
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widely noted or noticed
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frugal
Definition
sparing, thrifty, economical
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thrifty
Definition
avoids waste and manages well
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economical
Definition
buys wisely and does not spend too much
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prodigal
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wasteful, extravagant
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languid
Definition
drooping, listless
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languish
Definition
to droop or pine away with grief, in prsion, of in illness
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lassitude
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a feeling of weakness or weariness
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languor
Definition
limpness or relaxation from indolence, weather, of mood
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hostile
Definition
unfriendly, warlike
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adverse
Definition
turned against; opposing
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averse
Definition
turned away from; unfavorable to
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inimical
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unfriendly, unfavorable
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antagonist
Definition
struggling against, often dramatically
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laudable
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praiseworthy, commendable
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lenient
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mild, merciful
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luminous
Definition
glowing, giving off light
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luminary
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a heavenly body or, figuratively, an illustrious celebrity on earth
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luminiferous
Definition
light-bearing
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luminescence
Definition
capacity for glowing or for giving off "cold" light
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luminescent
Definition
lettering or figures that glow in the dark
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nocturnal
Definition
occuring at night
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nocturne
Definition
a dreamy musical composition, often dealing with or referring to night
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oblique
Definition
slanting, indirect
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OBLIQUE line
Definition
is neither parrallel to nor at a right angle with a given line
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OBLIQUE angle
Definition
any angle except a right angle
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OBLIQUE questions
Definition
are calculated to trap a witness
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devious
Definition
roundabout
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obnoxious
Definition
offensive, hateful
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noxious
Definition
substance is poisonous or harmful
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obtrusive
Definition
pushing, demanding attention, showy
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officious
Definition
foward, meddlesome,, inclined to interfere where not wanted
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perpetual
Definition
unending, lasting forever
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continual
Definition
intermittent, series of
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INCESSANT noise
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ceaseless
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interminable
Definition
seemingly endless
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marathon
Definition
an endurance
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eternal
Definition
used carelessly, but really means forever
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eternity
Definition
unchanging reality beyond time and space
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regal
Definition
royal, notably excellent
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vagrant
Definition
roaming, wandering, or wayward
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NOMADIC life
Definition
having no fixed home
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ITINERANT workers
Definition
go wherever they can find employment
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nomad
Definition
moves from place to place, rarely staying anywhere for very long
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vagabond
Definition
more likely to be true
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vehement
Definition
violent, passionate
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vindictive
Definition
vengeful, seeking revenge
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vindictiveness
Definition
often create wars
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resentment
Definition
passive, slow-burning anger
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rancor
Definition
bitter hatred or ill will
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vociferous
Definition
vocally noisy, clamouous, loudly insistent
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clamorous
Definition
urgently noisy
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obstreperous
Definition
noisy, inruly
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boisterous
Definition
noisy and unrestraine, but confused rather than unruly
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strident
Definition
noisy, but harsh and grating
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vulnerable
Definition
susceptible to injury or attack
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zealous
Definition
very active, eager, devoted
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zealot
Definition
deeply and even vehemently devoted to a cause
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fanatic
Definition
an overzealous person
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fanaticism
Definition
redoubling your zeal when you have lost you aim
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biglot
Definition
zealous in a blind, intolerant, or self-glorifying way, particularly in behalf of a cherished belief
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