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Fourth grade WM#2
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4th Grade
01/12/2007

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Term
texture
Definition
1 : the structure, feel, and appearance of something (as a fabric)
2 : a quality that identifies something
Term
sap
Definition
1 : the fluid part of a plant; especially : a watery solution that circulates through a higher plant and carries food and nutrients
2 : bodily health and vigor : VITALITY
3 : a foolish person who is easily tricked or cheated
Term
lanky
Definition
being tall, thin, and usually loose-jointed
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consistency
Definition
1 : the degree of thickness, firmness, or stickiness
2 : agreement or harmony between parts or elements
3 : a sticking with one way of thinking or acting
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exhaust
Definition
1 a : to use up completely b : to use up all of the mental or physical energy of : TIRE, WEAR OUT
2 a : to draw off or let out completely b : to empty by drawing something from
3 : to try out all of
4: the gas that escapes from an engine
5 : a system of pipes through which exhaust escapes
Term
murky
Definition
1 : very dark or gloomy
2 : FOGGY 1, misty
3 : difficult to understand
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gossamer
Definition
1 : a film of cobwebs floating in air
2 : something light or very delicate
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muddle
Definition
1 : to be or cause to be confused or bewildered : STUPEFY
2 : to mix up in a confused way
3 : to think or act in a confused way : BUNGLE
4: a confused mess : JUMBLE
Term
illegible
Definition
: impossible or very hard to read
Term
pivot
Definition
1 : a shaft or pin on which something turns
2 : something on which something else turns or depends : a central member, part, or point

3: to turn on or as if on a pivot
Term
garble
Definition
: to change or twist the meaning or sound of
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spindly
Definition
: of a tall or long and thin appearance that often suggests physical weakness
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rotor
Definition
1 : a part that rotates in a stationary part (as in an electrical machine)
2 : a complete system of rotating blades that support a helicopter in flight
Term
bluster
Definition
1 : to blow violently and noisily
2 : to talk or act in a noisy boastful way
3: a violent noise or commotion
4 : loudly boastful or threatening speech
Term
amateur
Definition
1 : a person who takes part in an activity (as a study or sport) for pleasure and not for pay
2 : a person who engages in something without experience or skill
Term
din
Definition
: a loud confused mixture of noises
Term
urge
Definition
1 : to ask for or support earnestly
2 : to try to persuade
3 : to force or drive to some course or activity
4: : a strong desire especially to achieve a goal
Term
nubby
Definition
having small knobs or lumps
Term
hubbub
Definition
UPROAR, TURMOIL
Term
dwindle
Definition
: to make or become less
Term
gnarled
Definition
: a large or hard knot in wood or on a tree
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climax
Definition
1 a : the highest point b : the point of highest dramatic interest or a major turning point in the action (as of a play)
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gibber
Definition
to speak rapidly and often foolishly
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flimsy
Definition
1 : not strong or solid
2 : not likely or convincing
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