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English
6th Grade
09/14/2006

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Term
martyr
Definition
noun
One who suffers or dies for his principles or beliefs
Noah's dad enjoyed being a martyr for environmental causes.
Term
stockade
Definition
noun
an enclosure made of stakes--can be used as a prison
Noah's mom feared Paine would be sent to the stockade in Key West!
Term
confidential
Definition
adj
secret, private
The two friends shared confidential information.
Term
submerged
Definition
adj
plunged under water
The scuba divers looked for the submerged pirate ship.
Term
capsize
Definition
verb
to overturn
Anne and Caroline capsized their canoe in the river at Mo Ranch.
Term
transom
Definition
noun
bar at top of door or window
Noah hit his head on the transom as he headed down into the boat's cabin.
Term
erratic
Definition
adj
random, irregular, unpredictable
Lice's stealing Shelly's car and then bringing her earrings was an example of erratic behavior.
Term
gunwale
Definition
noun
The upper side of a boat
Hold onto the gunwales of the canoe to keep from tipping over.
Term
deluded
Definition
adj.
misled in mind or judgement
Jasper Jr. was deluded to think he could get the best of Noah and Abbey.
Term
technicality
Definition
noun
a very small detail
The court case was thrown out on a technicality--the plaintiff was not read his rights.
Term
mortified
Definition
noun
humiliated, shamed
Tom was mortified to learn that he forgot his lunch for the field trip.
Term
mortified
Definition
adj
humiliated, shamed
Tom was mortified to learn that he forgot his lunch for the field trip.
Term
scam
Definition
noun
a trick or fraud, a swindle
Did you see the scam to win a million dollars on the internet?
Term
absurdity
Definition
noun
something ridiculous, unreasonable
Dusty's dumping claim was an absurdity--the waste bin was rusty and unused.
Term
felony
Definition
noun
a serious crime
Sinking a boat is a felony in Florida.
Term
mangrove
Definition
noun
a tree that grows in brackish water that has many roots
Noah navigated his skiff through the mangroves to escape the crew.
Term
intimidate
Definition
verb
to make afraid or to threaten ,
Jasper Jr. tried to intimidate Noah by shaking his bicycle.
Term
hefty
Definition
adj
bulky, husky, strong
We need a hefty fellow to carry our duffle bag over the bridge
Term
scuttle
Definition
verb,
sink intentionally ,bk> The jewel thieves scuttled their boat to hide the evidence.
Term
incriminate
Definition
verb
to involve in a crime
The thief tried to incriminate his neighbor by hiding the jewels in the neighbor's backyard.
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