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8th Grade
01/08/2013

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ABDICATE
Definition
to give up a position, right, or power
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ABDICATE
Definition
quit, resign, renounce, step down
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ABDUCT
Definition
to carry, take or lead away forcefully and wrongfully
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ABDUCT
Definition
kidnap, carry off
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ABSURD
Definition
ridiculously unreasonable, lacking logic
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ABSURD
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ridiculous, ludicrous, preposterous
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ABYSS
Definition
deep hole; deep immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity
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ABYSS
Definition
chasm, pit
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ACCELERATE
Definition
to increase in speed, cause to move faster
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ACCELERATE
Definition
speed up, hasten, expedite
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ACCLAIM
Definition
praise, enthusiastic approval
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ACCLAIM
Definition
to approve, to welcome with applause and praise
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ACUTE
Definition
sharp in some way, or sharp in intellect; crucial
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ACUTE
Definition
perceptive; sharp; keen; shrewd
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ADAGE
Definition
old saying, proverb
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ADHERE
Definition
to stick fast; to hold to; follow
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ADJOURN
Definition
to postpone; to suspend (a meeting) for a period of time
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ADJUNCT
Definition
something or someone associated with another but in a defendant or secondary position
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ADJUNCT
Definition
additional, supporting, assisting
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ADMONISH
Definition
to scold; to urge to duty, remind; to advise against something
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ADMONISH
Definition
warn, caution, scold
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ADORN
Definition
to decorate or add beauty to, for instance with ornaments; to make pleasing, more attractive
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ADORN
Definition
decorate, ornament, embellish
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ADVERSARY
Definition
opponent or enemy
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AERONAUTIC
Definition
relating to aircraft
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AFFABLE
Definition
pleasantly easy to get along with; friendly and warm
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AFFABLE
Definition
agreeable, amiable
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AFFECTATION
Definition
attempt or appear to be what one is not for the purpose of impressing others
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AFFECTATION
Definition
pretension, sham, pose, posture
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AGHAST
Definition
overcome by surprise, disgust or amazement; seized with terror; shocked
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AGHAST
Definition
astounded, dismayed, appalled, shocked
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AGILITY
Definition
condition or being able to move quickly and easily or being mentally alert
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AGILITY
Definition
skillfulness, dexterity, nimbleness
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AGITATE
Definition
to shake or grow excited; to move around a lot, to disturb or excite emotionally
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AGITATE
Definition
disturb, upset, stir up
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AIMLESS
Definition
lacking purpose or goals
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AIMLESS
Definition
haphazard, accidental
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ALLEVIATE
Definition
to make easier, lessen
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ALLEVIATE
Definition
relieve, ease, mitigate
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ALLURE
Definition
fascination, appeal
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ALLURE
Definition
temptation, attraction, fascination
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ALOOF
Definition
distant in relations with other people
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ALOOF
Definition
detached, cool, blase, remote
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ALTRUISTIC
Definition
concerned for the welfare of others
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ALTRUISTIC
Definition
benevolent, charitable, humane, compassionate
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amateur
Definition
someone not paid to engage in a hobby, sport, etc.
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amateur
Definition
dabbler, nonprofessional
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amend
Definition
to improve
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amend
Definition
to change, often by formal procedure
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amorous
Definition
having to do with love
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amorous
Definition
romantic
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amorphous
Definition
lacking a specific shape (like a ghost or phantom)
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amorphous
Definition
shapeless
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amphibian
Definition
animal at home in both on land and in the water
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angular
Definition
have clear angles
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angular
Definition
thin and bony facial features
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animosity
Definition
intense dislike for someone or something
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animosity
Definition
hatred
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annihilate
Definition
to destroy completely
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antidote
Definition
remedy to relieve the effects of poison
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aperture
Definition
opening (typically used with camera lens)
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aqueous
Definition
similar to, or composed of water
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ardent
Definition
passionate, enthusiastic
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arid
Definition
very dry, lacking moisture
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aroma
Definition
pleasing fragrance; any odor or smell
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articulate
Definition
well-spoken; eloquent
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articulate
Definition
to speak clearly; enunciate
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artifice
Definition
trickery, clever ruse; deception
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artifice
Definition
the ability to create or imagine; innovation
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ascertain
Definition
to find out or discover by examination
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ascertain
Definition
to determine; unearth
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assailable
Definition
able to be attacked or assaulted by blows or words
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assailable
Definition
vulnerable, unprotected
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astound
Definition
to overwhelm with amazement
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astound
Definition
amaze
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astute
Definition
shrewd and perceptive; able to understand clearly and quickly
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astute
Definition
wily, shrewd, crafty
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atrocity
Definition
horrible act
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audacity
Definition
boldness or daring, especially with disregard for personal safety
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authoritative
Definition
having great authority
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authoritative
Definition
masterful
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