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Chapter 13 Vocabulary
Vocabulary in Action, Level H
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English
8th Grade
05/02/2011

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Term
amiable
Definition
(adjective) 1. agreeable and friendly;
2. good-natured
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brisk
Definition
(adjective) lively; quick; active
Term
controversy
Definition
(noun) a disagreement or debate
between opposing sides
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detract
Definition
(verb) 1. to lessen;
2. to take away a good part of something
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discord
Definition
(noun) 1. a lack of agreement;
2. a harsh noise
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durable
Definition
(adjective) 1. lasting;
2. able to withstand wear or weathering
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envelop
Definition
(verb) 1. to enclose with a wrap or
cover; 2. to surround completely
Term
fervent
Definition
(adjective) 1. showing great emotion
or warmth;
2. ardent;
3. enthusiastic
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fury
Definition
(noun) fierce anger or rage
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hostility
Definition
(noun) 1. unfriendliness; the state of
being enemies;
2. opposition to an idea
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inquisitive
Definition
(adjective) 1. extremely curious;
2. eager to learn
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legible
Definition
(adjective) 1. easily read;
2. apparent
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mutilate
Definition
(verb) to cut off, tear, or damage an
important part of something
Term
oscillate
Definition
(verb) to swing back and forth
Term
predator
Definition
(noun) 1. an animal that attacks
other animals or living things;
2. a person who attacks others
Term
reiterate
Definition
(verb) to say over again; to repeat
Term
siege
Definition
(noun) the surrounding of a location for
the purpose of capture
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subordination
Definition
(noun) 1. placement in a lower
class or rank;
2. obedience
Term
twinge
Definition
(noun) 1. a sudden, sharp pain;
2. a sudden emotional pain
Term
wretched
Definition
(adjective) 1. living a miserable life;
2. in very poor condition
Term
gregarious
Definition
(adjective) enjoying the company
of others
Term
mortify
Definition
(verb) to cause shame or humility
Term
permeate
Definition
(verb) to spread completely
throughout
Term
ruminate
Definition
(verb) 1. to ponder;
2. to think over
carefully
Term
sardonic
Definition
(adjective) sarcastic in a bitter or
mocking way
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