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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5
Lesson 10 vocabulary
25
English
5th Grade
02/24/2014

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available (adj.)
Definition
easy to get; present and ready for use
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bondage (noun)
Definition
the state of being a slave
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donate (verb)
Definition
to give to those in need, often through an organization
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donation (noun)
Definition
whatever is donated, as money or goods
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establish (verb)
Definition
to set up or begin
OR
to show to be true
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establishment (noun)
Definition
something that has been established, especially a place of business or a public building
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evade (verb)
Definition
to keep away from; to avoid being caught
OR
to avoid doing or answering
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evasive (adj.)
Definition
carefully avoiding saying too much; not open or direct
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liberate (verb)
Definition
to free
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numerous (adj.)
Definition
a large number; very many
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occasion (noun)
Definition
a particular time
OR
a special event
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occasional (adj.)
Definition
happening once in a while
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oppose (verb)
Definition
to be or act against
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opposition (noun)
Definition
the act or condition of being against
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pursue(verb)
Definition
to follow in order to capture, to chase
OR
to seek actively; to carry on with
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pursuit (noun)
Definition
the act of following after
OR
an activity, as a job or sport, that a person takes part in.
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prohibit (verb)
Definition
to forbid by law or order
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reassure (verb)
Definition
to make less worried or fearful; to comfort
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reassurance (noun)
Definition
the act of giving comfort or the state of receiving comfort
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reluctant (adj.)
Definition
not wanting to do something; unwilling
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reluctance (noun)
Definition
the state of not wanting to do something
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superior (adj.)
Definition
excellent of its kind
OR
higher in position or rank
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superior (noun)
Definition
a person of higher rank
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yearn (verb)
Definition
to want very badly; to be filled with longing
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yearning (noun)
Definition
a longing or strong desire
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