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AMK Vocab 7 & 8
Vocab 7 & 8
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English
8th Grade
10/08/2012

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antiqued

Definition

 

 

too old to be useful

Term

 

 

centenarian

Definition

 

someone at least one hundred years old

Term

 

 

fledgling

Definition

 

 

inexperienced; untried

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frail

Definition

 

 

physically weak or delicate

Term

 

 

gereatrics

 

Definition

 

the medical study of the elderly

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infantile

Definition

 

 

referring to an infant or to that stage of life

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longevity

Definition

 

 

long life or a long time spend at a job

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nascent

Definition

 

 

just coming into existence

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puerile

Definition

 

 

childish; immature

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venerable

Definition

 

 

worthy of respect due to age or dignity

Term

 

 

altruism

Definition

 

 

unselfish concern for others

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benefactor

 

Definition

 

 

a person who gives aid

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benign

Definition

 

 

 

kind and gentle

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bountiful

Definition

 

 

abundant; plentiful

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civility

Definition

 

 

politeness

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exemplary

Definition

 

 

worthy of imitation; admirable

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humanitarian

Definition

 

 

one who improves human welfare

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induldge

Definition

 

 

to give in to wishes or desires

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rectify

Definition

 

 

to set right

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