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Lesson 8
Lesson 8 WW
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Environmental Studies
12th Grade
11/05/2008

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Term
aborigine
Definition
n. An original inhabitant, especially one displaced by later settlers.
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abrogate
Definition
v. To put an end to; to abolish or repeal.
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appurtenance
Definition
n. An item of equipment; an accessory.
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bivouac
Definition
n. A temporary camp or shelter.------
Bivouac. V. To stay in such a camp.
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cetacean
Definition
n. A member of the order of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
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decry
Definition
v. to criticize strongly; to denounce.
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desuetude
Definition
n. A state of disuse.
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leviathan
Definition
n. Anything that is of enormous size.
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mawkish
Definition
adj. Excessively sentimental. AND Having an unpleasant, sickly sweet taste.
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misapprehend
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v. TO fail to understand correclty
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parochial
Definition
adj. limiting or arrow in scope or outlook. AND. Of or related to a church parish.
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purvey
Definition
V. To be in the business of supplying goods, especially food or provisions, for use.
n. purveyor
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recourse
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n. A turning to someone or something for aid. AND. A source of help or support.
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replete
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adj. Well supplied; full.
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waive
Definition
v. To give up as a right; to forgo.
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