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Chapter 7 Wordly Wise
Chapter Seven for Medlins 8th grade class In Wordly Wise book
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8th Grade
12/10/2012

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Claustrophobia
Noun
Definition
An abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces.
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Colleague
Noun
Definition
An associate or coworker of similar status.
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Condescend
Verb
Definition
1. To lower oneself to a position one considers inferior. 2. To behave in an offensively superior manner.
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Condescending
adj.
Definition
Showing an offensively superior manner.
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Contingent
adj.
Definition
1. Conditional; depending on something else.2. Likely but not certain to happen; possible.
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Contingent
Noun
Definition
A group that is part of a larger one.
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Daunt
Verb
Definition
To discourage or intimidate.
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Daunting
adj.
Definition
So difficult or dangerous as to discourage or inimidate.
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Deluge
Noun
Definition
1. A downpour of rain; a flood. 2. A flood of anything.
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Deluge
Verb
Definition
To flood or overwhelm.
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Dispel
Verb
Definition
To clear away; to remove or get rid of, as if by scattering.
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Dub
Verb
Definition
To give a title, nickname, or discription to.
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Fanfare
Noun
Definition
1. A sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments. 2. Any showy display.
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Fledgling
Noun
Definition
1. A young bird just learning to fly. 2. A young and inexperienced person.
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Fledgling
adj.
Definition
New and untested.
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Inane
adj.
Definition
Empty; shallow or silly.
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Inanity
Noun
Definition
Foolishness; a silly or pointless act.
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Mettle
Noun
Definition
Courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit.
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Negligible
adj.
Definition
Small and unimportant, not worth notice.
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Protract
Verb
Definition
To draw out or lengthen( in time ).
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Replica
Noun
Definition
A copy or reproduction, especially one on a smaller scale than the original.
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