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Animal and Praise vocab
For Mr. Ebel's class
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English
11th Grade
02/08/2009

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apiary
Definition
place where bees are kept
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aviary
Definition
place where birds are kept
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badger
Definition
tease;annoy;nag
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halcyon
Definition
calm; peaceful
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lionize
Definition
treat as highly important
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menagerie
Definition
place where animals are kept and trained; collection of wild animals
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molt
Definition
shed feathers, skin, hair
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ornithology
Definition
study of birds
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parasite
Definition
animal, plant, or living person on others
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parasitic
Definition
living at the expense of another
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parrot
Definition
repeat mechanically
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scavenger
Definition
animal or person removing refuse
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acclaim
Definition
welcome with approval; applaud loudly
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encomium
Definition
speech or writing of high praise; tribute; eulogy
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kudos
Definition
fame or praise due to achievement
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laudable
Definition
praiseworthy; commendable
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laudatory
Definition
expressing praise; eulogistic
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plaudit
Definition
applause; enthusiastic praise; acclaim
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