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WW 7 3
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15
English
7th Grade
11/12/2013

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Term
If I try to hand in my essay late, my teacher will ___________________ me.
Definition
admonish
Term
When we saw the dead bodies stacked like cord wood on the Holocaust film, we were ____________________ or struck with horror.
Definition
aghast
Term
The aim of the Marines in battle is to ____________________ the enemy whenever possible.
Definition
annihilate
Term
One woman was a generous ________________ to the museum, for she donated $100,000.
Definition
benefactor
Term
Teacher of the Year is an amazing award that the state of Wisconsin can ________________ on any educator.
Definition
bestow
Term
The theif had a __________________ scheme to steal from many people at the same time.
Definition
devious
Term
The incredibly depressed man was __________________ of any happiness.
Definition
devoid
Term
Pay _______________ to the coaches instructions, or you will run lines in practice.
Definition
heed
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The soldier received a _________________ wound, which took his life.
Definition
mortal
Term
When I daydream, I _______________ quietly in my own thoughts.
Definition
muse
Term
The settlers of the old west were some of the original ___________________(s)of the United States.
Definition
pioneer
Term
In medival Europe a sweeping ______________ wiped out several hundred thousand people through deathly illness.
Definition
plague
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Following a destructive storm, the wind will usually ______________ or die down.
Definition
subside
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I know that she did not mean her ________________ insult, but it was not a kind thing to say.
Definition
unwitting
Term
In Greek mythology the _______________ of Zues is often filled with anger and destruction.
Definition
wrath
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