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Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 1
vocabulary words
15
English
7th Grade
08/25/2011

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Term
bewail
Definition
To express deep regret or sorrow over.
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destitute
Definition
Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life.
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detract
Definition
To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of.
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emancipate
Definition
To set free from slavery; to liberate.
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extol
Definition
to praise highly
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flamboyant
Definition
Excessively showy; unrestrained.
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impetus
Definition
A driving force; anything that causes an action.
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insuperable
Definition
Incapable of being overcome or defeated.
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intermittent
Definition
Not continuous; happening at intervals.
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maxim
Definition
a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying.
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obligatory
Definition
required or demanded
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plumb
Definition
1. To measure the depth of water.
2. To understand by examining closely; to solve.
3. Straight up and down; vertical.
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vagabond
Definition
A person who wanders from place to place.
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visage
Definition
A face, especially one that expresses feelings.
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wheedle
Definition
To coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise.
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