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Eng Lesson 4 terms & defs
English Lesson 4
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6th Grade
03/28/2009

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bravado

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a false show of boldness, pretend courage
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burnish

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Definition
to polish, to make shiny by rubbing, a glossy finish, a luster
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caliber

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the diameter of a bullet.gun. or cylinder; quality; degree of excellence
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candid

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frank; fair; honest; straightforward
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caricature

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a picture or description of a person or thing in which certain features are exaggerated for a stereotypical effect; to create such a picture or description
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challenge

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to call for a fight or contest; to dare; a dare; a demand for proof
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cherish

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to hold dear; to show love for
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clamber

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to climb with difficulty using hands and feet; to scramble
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coincide

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to be the same size and occupy the same space; to happen at the same time; to agree
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compassion

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pity for someone else's suffering along with a desire to help; deep sympathy
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