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Courage KP 3rd
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10th Grade
02/16/2011

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Term
ambition
Definition
–noun
1.
an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment
Term
differentiate
Definition
–verb (used with object)
1.
to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
2.
to change; alter.
Term
ideals
Definition
–noun
1.
a conception of something in its perfection.
2.
a standard of perfection or excellence.
Term
integrity
Definition
–noun
1.
adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
2.
the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished
Term
speculate
Definition
–verb (used without object)
1.
to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
2.
to indulge in conjectural thought.
Term
abstinence
Definition
any self-restraint, self-denial, or forbearance
*noun
Term
devoid
Definition
not possessing, void, or destitute
*adjective
Term
didactic
Definition
–adjective
1.
intended for instruction; instructive
inclined to teach or lecture others too much
Term
disillusion
Definition
–verb (used with object)
1.
to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant.
–noun
2.
a freeing or a being freed from illusion or conviction; disenchantment.
Term
mandatory
Definition
–adjective
1.
authoritatively ordered; obligatory; compulsory.
Term
morbid
Definition
–adjective
1.
suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme.
Term
nostalgia
Definition
–noun
1.
a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland, or to one's family and friends; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time.
Term
ambulatory
Definition
–adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or capable of walking: an ambulatory exploration of the countryside.
2.
adapted for walking, as the limbs of many animals.
Term
diatribe
Definition
— n
a bitter or violent criticism or attack; denunciation.
Term
diffident
Definition
–adjective
1.
lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
2.
restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc.
Term
futile
Definition
–adjective
1.
incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful.
Term
melancholy
Definition
–noun
1.
a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.
Term
munificent
Definition
–adjective
1.
extremely liberal in giving; very generous.
2.
characterized by great generosity.
Term
scoffed
Definition
–verb (used without object)
1.
to speak derisively; mock; jeer
Term
trajectory
Definition
the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight.
*noun
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