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Lesson3-5
Lesson 3-5
10
Language - English
7th Grade
05/21/2008

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Term
Austere
Definition
severe in disposition or appearance; strict; stern.
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Reconcile
Definition
to make friendly again; to accept differences or adapt to difficulties.
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Mesmerize
Definition
to fascinate; to spellbind; to enthrall or hypnotize.
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Prophetic
Definition
characteristic of a prophet or a message thought to come from God or a god; foretelling future events, as if by divine inspiration.
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Rampant
Definition
occurring without restraint and frequently, widely, or menacingly; rife; extending unchecked, or unrestrained.
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concurrent
Definition
happening at the same time as something else; acting in conjunction with another; meeting at the same point.
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Sanction
Definition
approval or support; to give encouragement or permission.
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Cadence
Definition
the rhythm of words or sound; the measure of beat or movement; a change in a voices pitch or tone.
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cavalcade
Definition
a procession of riders or horse-drawn carriages; a colorful procession or display that is often celebratory.
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Terse
Definition
brief, concise, and to the point.
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