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Lesson 4
words and definitions
15
English
7th Grade
11/29/2010

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Term
acqire
Definition

To gain ownership of something; to get by one's efforts or actions.

 

acquisitions: Something that is acquired.

Term
antagonize
Definition
To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike.
Term
competent
Definition

Having the ability to do what is needed.

competence:

The ability to do what is needed.

Term
comprise
Definition

1.To form; to make up

2. To consist of or include

Term
correspond
Definition

1. To match; to be equal to.

2. To exchange letters with another person

correspondence:

The act of exchanging letters; the letters that are exchanged.

Term
dilapidated
Definition
In poor condition from neglect or age.
Term
illustrious
Definition
Very famous; outstanding.
Term
incident 
Definition
Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event often of little importance.
Term
inherit
Definition

1.To receive something from someone after that person's death.

2. To receive, as part of one's physical or mental make-up, from one's parents.

 

Term
latitude
Definition

1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

2. A region as marked by its distance from the equator.

3. Freedom from strict rules.

Term
loath
Definition
Unwilling; reluctant
Term
maintain
Definition

1. To declare something to be true.

2. To continue in the same way or condition.

3. To keep in good condition.

Term
renovate
Definition

v. To make like a new again 

renovation:

n. The act or renovating; the thing renovated.

Term
reprimand
Definition

v. To scold in a harsh or formal manner.

n. A strong scolding from someone in authority.

Term
supervise
Definition

v. To direct or manage activities. 

supervision:

n. The act of managing or directing.

supervisor:

n. A person who manages or directs activities.

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