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Central Ideas 11-15 (pg102-107)
Vocabulary lists: Size/Quantity, Weakness, Strength, Neglect, Care
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9th Grade
03/01/2011

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Colossal

(adj)

Definition
huge; enormous; gigantic; mammoth; vast 
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Commodious

(adj)

Definition
spacious and comfortable; roomy; ample; not confining
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Gamut

(n)

Definition
Entire range of anything, as of musical notes, emotions, etc.
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Infinite

(adj)

Definition
Without ends or limits; boundless;endless;inexhaustible
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Infinitesimal

(adj)

Definition
So small as to be almost nothing; immeasurably small; very minute.
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Inflate

(v)

Definition
Swell with air or gas; expand; puff up
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Inordinate

(adj.)

Definition
Much too great; not kept within reasonable bounds; excessive; immoderate
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Iota

(n)

Definition
(ninth and smallest letter of the Greek alphabet) very small quantitiy; infinitesimal amount; bit
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Magnitude

(n)

Definition
size; greatness; largeness; importance
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Picayune

(adj)

Definition
concerned with trifling matters; petty; small; of little value
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Pittance

(n)

Definition
small amount; meager wage or allowance
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Puny

(adj)

Definition
slight or inferior in size, power, or importance; weak; insignificance
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Superabundance

(n)

Definition
great abundance; surplus; excess
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Debilitate

(v)

Definition
impair the strength of; enfeeble; weaken
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Decadent

(adj)

Definition
marked by decay or decline; falling off; declining; deteriorating
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Decreipt

(adj)

 

Definition
broken down or weakened by old age or use; worn out
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Dilapidated

(adj)

Definition
falling into pieces; decayed; partlyruined or decayed through neglect
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Enervate

(v)

Definition
lessen the vigor of; weaken; enfeeble
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Flimsy

(adj)

Definition
lacking strength or solidity; frail unsubstantial
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Frail

(adj)

Definition
not very strong; weak; fragile
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Incapacitate

(v)

Definition
render incapable or unfit; disable; paralyse
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Infirmity

(n)

Definition
weakness; feebleness; frailty
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Bulwark

(n)

Definition
wall-like defensive structure; rampart; defence; protection; safeguard
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Citadel

(n)

Definition
fortress; stronghold
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Cognet

(adj)

Definition
forcible; compelling; powerful; convincing
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Dynamic

(adj)

Definition
forceful; energetic; active
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Formidable

(adj)

 

Definition
exciting fear by reason of strength, size difficulty, etc.; hard to overcome; to be dreaded
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Forte

(n)

Definition
strong point; that which one does with excellence
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Impregnable

(adj)

Definition
incapable of being taken by assault; unconquerable; invincible
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Invigorate

(v)

Definition
give vigor to; fill with life and energy; strengthen; enliven
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Robust

(adj)

Definition
strong and healthy; vigorous; sturdy; sound
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Tenacious

(adj)

Definition
holding fast or tending to hold fast; unyielding; stubborn; strong
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Vehement

(adj)

Definition
showing strong feeling; forceful; violent; furious
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Vigor

(n)

Definition
active strengthe or force; energy
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Default

(n)

Definition
Failure to do something required; neglect; negligence; failure to meet a financial obligation
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Default

(v)

Definition
fail to pay or appear when due
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Heedless

(adj)

Definition
not taking heed; inattentive; careless; thoughtless; unmindfull; reckless
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Ignore

(v)

Definition
refuse to take notice of disregard; overlook
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Inadvertent

(adj)

Definition
(used to describe blunders, mistakes, etc., rather than people) heedless; thoughtless; careless
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Neglect

(n)

Definition
give little or no attention to; leave undone; diregard
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Remiss

(adj)

Definition
negligent; careless; lax
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Sloven

(n)

Definition
untidy person
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Slovenly
Definition
negkigent of neatness or order in one's dress, habits, work, etc.; slipshod; sloppy
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Discreet

(adj)

Definition
showing good judgment in speech and action; wisely cautious
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Heed

(v)

Definition
take notice of; give careful attention to; mind
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Meticulous

(adj)

Definition
extremely or excessively careful about small details; fussy
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Scrutinize

(v)

Definition
examine closely; inspect
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Solicitude

(n)

Definition
anxious or excessive care; concern; anxiety
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Vigilance

(n)

Definition
alert watchfulness to discover and avoid danger; alertness; caution; watchfullness
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Wary

(adj)

Definition
on one's guard against danger, deception, etc.; cautious; vigilant
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