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high school voc. pg.18
high school voc
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English
8th Grade
09/14/2011

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Cache

 

 

Definition
hiding place to store something
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Commend
Definition
praise, mention favorably
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Cur
Definition
Worthless dog
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Despotic
Definition
of despot (a monarch having absolute power); domineering; dictatorial; tyrannical
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Dispute
Definition
argue about; debate; declare not true; call into question; oppose
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Edifice
Definition
building, especially a large impressive building
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Era
Definition
historical period; period of time
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Initiate
Definition

1) begin; introduce; orgiginate

 

2)admit or induct into a club by special ceremonies

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Jolly Roger
Definition
pirtes' flag' black flag with white skull and crossbones
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Multiude
Definition
crowd; throng; hoede; swarm
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Percieve
Definition
become aware of through the senses;see; note; observe
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Portal
Definition
door; entrance; esecially grand or impressive one
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Reserved
Definition
restained in speech or action; uncommunicative
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Restrain
Definition
hold back; check; curb; repress
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Retract
Definition
draw ack; withdraw; take back
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Spine
Definition
chain of small bones down the middle of the back, backbone
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Stroll
Definition
idle and leisurely walk
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Timorous
Definition
full of fear; afraid; timid
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Tuition
Definition
payment for instruction
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Version
Definition

1) account or description from a particular point of view

2)translation

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