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CDA- WW 13
3000/Book 8 chpt 13
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English
8th Grade
02/21/2010

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ardent
Definition
adj. intensely eager; passionate
n. passionate intensity of feeling
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assail
Definition
v. to attack violently or verbally; to trouble in the mind
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asset
Definition
n. anything owned that is of value and can be sold; a quality that can be used to advantage/benefit
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barter
Definition
v. to exchange toods or services without the use of money
n. the exchange of goods or services without the use of money
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bonanza
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n. a source of great wealth; something that brings great riches
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contagious
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adj. able to be passed easily from one person to another
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contemplate
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v. to give careful thought to; to ponder; to have plans to; to intend
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deter
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v. to discourage or prevent from taking action
n. anything that prevents or discourages "a deterrent"
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flair
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n. a natural gift or ability; a talent
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forfeit
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v. to be forced to give up or lose
n. something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing
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innovation
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n. something new; a new way of doing something
adj. innovative- marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things
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mania
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n. an intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement
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stymie
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v. to thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with
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synonymous
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adj. alike or close in meaning; closely related
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wrangle
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v. to quarrel in a noisy or angry way
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