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English- Vocab 1
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8th Grade
11/02/2010

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Term
Pernicious
Definition
Adjective
Very distructive or harmful.
Term
Shrew
Definition

Noun

  1. A woman of violent temper and speech.
  2. Any of very small mammals related to moles.
Term
Pungent
Definition

Adjective

  1. Irritating to the organs of taste or smell.
  2. Harshly or sharply expressive.
  3. Mentally stimulating or appealing.

 

Term
Dispel
Definition

Verb

  1. To drive away in various directions.
  2. To cause to vanish.
Term
Talisman
Definition

Noun

Any object or charm thought to have magical powers.

Term
Premonition
Definition

Noun

  1. Previous warning.
  2. A feeling that something is about to happen.
Term
Querulous
Definition

Adjective

Full of complaints.

Term
Jettison
Definition

Verb

  1. To throw goods overboard to lighten a ship or plane.
  2. To discard.
Term
Sunder
Definition

Verb

To force apart.

Term
Trenchant
Definition

Adjective

  1. Sharply perceptive.
  2. Vigorous and effective.
  3. Clear-cut and distinct.
Term
Concord
Definition

Noun

Agreement; harmony.

Term
Spawn
Definition

Verb

  1. To produce eggs or offspring.
  2. To generate.

 

Noun

  1. Eggs of water animals.
  2. Offspring.
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