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Wordly Wise Lesson 1
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English
6th Grade
08/28/2008

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Term
affection
Definition
a fond or tender feeling
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appeal
Definition
to be of interest, to attract, an earnest request, the power to attract
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clasp
Definition
grasp hold tightly, a hook or fastener
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conspicuous
Definition
Easily or plaining
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contribute
Definition
to give, bringing about, that which was given, one who gives
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declare
Definition
to make known, a public statement
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eloquent
Definition
skilled at speaking or writing having power
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exhibit
Definition
a public showing
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ferry
Definition
a boat that carries people and goods back and forth across water
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immigrant
Definition
a person who comes to live in a country to live there
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lofty
Definition
tall and high noble too proud or superior attitude
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pedestal
Definition
a base or support
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persecute
Definition
to treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious or other differences
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poverty
Definition
the state of being poor
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unveil
Definition
remove a covering from, to make known or reveal for the first time
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