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Vocabulary- term and definition
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English
8th Grade
02/18/2011

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considerate
Definition
thoughtful; cares about other's feelings
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inscription
Definition
words engraved on a hard surface; example: name on a grave stone
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complementing
Definition
completing;(something goes really well with something else)
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torture
Definition
cause great pain;
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distinctly
Definition
without questions; very clear
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conviction
Definition
strong belief;
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decidedly
Definition
synonym for distinctly; not hesitating; certain
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acknowledging
Definition
admitting to be true;
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significance
Definition
importance;
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customary
Definition
usual;
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exasperation
Definition
extreme annyance;
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insolent
Definition
boldly rude;
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insistent
Definition
continuing to make a firm demand;
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enforced
Definition
caused to be carried out
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reverberated
Definition
echoed (sounds bounced back)
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engaged
Definition
took part (as in a game, conversation, etc.)
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incredulous
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showing lack of belief; can't believe it
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escapade
Definition
reckless adventure or prank
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diversion
Definition
amusement; something that takes your attention away from something else
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distaste
Definition
dislike; don't care for
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irritable
Definition
easily annoyed; cranky
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