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English vocab Chapter 8
chapter 8
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English
7th Grade
12/09/2012

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alight
Definition
to descend and settle, as after flying
burning; lighted
land; perch; come down
ablaze; flaming
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convalesce
Definition
to recover one's health
recuperate; rehabilitate
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dainty
Definition
preciously delicate or charming
fragile; elegant; pretty
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feint
Definition
to distract an opponent by pretending to move in one direction and then moving in another
fake; bluff
cheat; facade
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implore
Definition
to beg
entreat; plead
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impugn
Definition
to attack as false; to cast doubt on
contradict; oppose
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integral
Definition
necessary to make something complete; essential
central; key
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jurisdiction
Definition
the authority to interpret and apply the law
the geographical range of an authority
power; rule; influence
scope; reach
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malnutrition
Definition
a lack of proper nutrition
undernourishment; famine
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meddle
Definition
to intrude in the business of others; to interfere
pry; snoop
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painstaking
Definition
using or requiring great care and effort
meticulous; diligent
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pantheon
Definition
a group of highly regarded people
a place dedicated to highly regarded people
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sear
Definition
to scorch or burn the surface of
to make dry and withered
singe; char
parch; dehydrate
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vertical
Definition
perpendicular to the horizon
upright; erect
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wince
Definition
to flinch
cringe; recoil
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