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1st Grade
08/10/2010

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apprise
Definition
To keep someone up too date or informed.
to tell
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arcane
Definition
secret or mysterious; known only by a few
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archaic
Definition
Extremely old, belonging to an earlier period
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ardor
Definition
strong feeling of love.
warmth of feeling
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arrogant
Definition
Bossy, acting more important than you really are.
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articulate
Definition
Able to put one's thoughts into words easily and clearly.
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ascendancy
Definition
having power, moving upward

when one person or group has power over another
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ascetic
Definition
strict in behavior about themselve
self-denial
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asperity
Definition
Sharpness or harshness of manner
when someone is mean to others
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assail
Definition
To attack someone physically or emotionally
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assiduous
Definition
showing hard work, care and attention to detail
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assuage
Definition
to lessen suffering or pain; to calm ;pacify
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astute
Definition
Wise in a clever or practical way
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antrophy
Definition
cause to waste away
The weakening of a muscle that is not being used
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audacious
Definition
Showing disrespect
recklessly daring
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augment
Definition
to increase, to make something greater or larger
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auspicious
Definition
Showing signs or promise of future success
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austere

a steer
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self-denial
keeeping simple or stict in manner of living or thinking
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avarice

eva rice
Definition
a unhealthy desire particularly for wealth
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averse
Definition
unwilling
Having a strong feeling of dislike
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aversion
Definition
A strong dislike for someone or something so that you avoid or turn away from it.
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Mr. and Mrs. Harris are visiting China. They are ______.
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Tourists
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People who work are referred to as:
Definition
Employed
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Which hand goes over your heart when you recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
Definition
Right hand
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