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Language Vocab September 6th Week
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English
6th Grade
09/07/2010

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adaptable
Definition
to make or become suitable; especially : to change so as to fit a new or specific use or situation
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decree
Definition
an order or decision given by one in authority
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eccentric
Definition
acting or thinking in an unusual way; not of the usual or normal kind; not following a truly circular path
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esteem
Definition
the degree of respect or liking one has for something or someone; especially : a very favorable opinion
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gumption
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courageous or ambitious initiative
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hurdle
Definition
a movable panel used as a fence
a barrier to be jumped in a race; a race in which such barriers must be jumped
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jovial
Definition
full of or expressing good humor
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knoll
Definition
a small round hill
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multitude
Definition
a large number of individuals.
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nonchalant
Definition
having a confident and easy manner
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recede
Definition
to move back or away; to slant backward; to grow less or smaller
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sluggish
Definition
slow in movement or reaction by habit or condition
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suspense
Definition
; mental uncertainty; pleasant excitement caused by wondering what will happen; the state of being undecided
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sweltering
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to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat; to overcome with heat
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virtue
Definition
conduct that agrees with what is morally right; a particular moral quality; a desirable quality
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