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Gr.11 Lesson 3
Vocabulary for Achievement 4th Course
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English
11th Grade
09/19/2011

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evolve
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to develop or achive gradually
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immutable
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unchangeable
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inveterate
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firmly established and having eisted for a long time
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malleable
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capable of being shaped or formed
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metamorphosis
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a change in form, character, or function (caterpillar -> moth)
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modulate
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to adjust or adapt to a certain level
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protean
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readily taking on different forms, characteristics or meanings
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sporadic
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scattered; occurring at different times; having no regular pattern
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transmute
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to change from one form to another; to transform
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volatile
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1)tending to vary widely (prices)
2)tending toward violence; explosive (temper)
3)evaporating quickly (chemicals)
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