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BMS Lesson 11 Vocabulary
Wordly Wise Book 8
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English
8th Grade
01/05/2012

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Term
augment
Definition
v. To increase in size, amount, or degree.
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benign
Definition
adj. 1. Kind; gracious; gentle.
2. Favorable; not threatening.
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connoisseur
Definition
n. A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste.
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discern
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v. 1. To detect with the eyes.
2. To understand or comprehend.
3. To recognize as separate or different.
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embellish
Definition
v. 1. To make beautiful by adding decorative elements.
2. To add fictitious details to.
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execute
Definition
v. 1. To carry out; to perform.
2. To create, as a work of art.
3. To put to death as a legal penalty.
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exemplify
Definition
v. To illustrate by being an example of.
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grotesque
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adj. So distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical.
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hallowed
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adj. Greatly respected; holy; sacred.
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impersonate
Definition
v. 1. To assume the character or appearance of.
2. To mimic.
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malevolent
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adj. Showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil.
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ornate
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adj. Heavily and elaborately decorated.
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pastoral
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adj. 1. Having to do with shepherds and herders.
2. Relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple.
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precarious
Definition
adj. Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain.
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renown
Definition
n. Fame; honor.
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