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English
7th Grade
10/14/2009

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anonymous

adj.

Definition
unnamed, without the name of the person involved (writer, composer etc); unknown; lacking individuality or character
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browse

v.

Definition
to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window shop
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dupe

n./v.

Definition
n. a person easily tricked or decieved; v. to decieve
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dynamic

adj.

Definition
active, energetic, forceful
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eradicate

v.

Definition
to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
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frustrate

v.

Definition
to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement
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grim

adj.

Definition
stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel
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inimitable

adj.

Definition
not capable of being copied or imitated
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makeshift

n./adj.

Definition
n. temporary substitute for something else; adj. crude, flimsy or temporary
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marginal

adj.

Definition
in at or near the edge of the margin; only barely good, large or important enough for the purpose
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pending

adj./prep.

Definition
waiting to be settled; (prep.) until
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prescribe

v.

Definition
to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes
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preview
n./v.
Definition
n. something seen in advance; v. to view beforehand
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prominent

adj.

Definition
standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known
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quaint

adj.

Definition
odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfilly made
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reluctant

adj.

Definition
unwilling, holding back
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scrimp

v.

Definition
to handle very ecomonically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short or scanty
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snare

v./n.

Definition
v. to trap/catch; n. a trap or entanglement
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utmost

adj./n.

Definition
adj. greatest, highest, farthest; n. the extreme limit
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vengeance

n.

Definition
punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence
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