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Lessons 6-10
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Grammar
9th Grade
12/02/2009

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adulation
Definition
adoration; excessive praise or flattery
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accolade
Definition
great praise; an award
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anathema
Definition
something or someone that is greatly hated
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commend
Definition
to give approval or praise
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critique
Definition
a detailed review; an evaluation
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eulogy
Definition
a tribute
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homage
Definition
publicly expressed honor or respect
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laudable
Definition
worthy of raise and honor
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quibble
Definition
to criticize, argue, or raise objections over something unimportant
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reproach
Definition
to criticize or express disapproval
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bland
Definition
calming or soothing; not spicy or irritating
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culinary
Definition
related to cooking or kitchens
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cutlery
Definition
utensils used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons
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devour
Definition
to consume or eat up greedily or enthusiastically
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morsel
Definition
a very small piece
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pungent
Definition
having a sharp, strong taste or smell
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quaff
Definition
to drink heartily and deeply
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ravenous
Definition
extremely hungry
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savory
Definition
pleasing to the taste or smell; appetizing
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simmer
Definition
to cook gently in a liquid just at or below the boiling point
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blight
Definition
to have a negative effect on; to ruin
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cataclysmic
Definition
an intense and violent disaster or change
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decomposition
Definition
the process of rotting, breaking down, or disintegration
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eradication
Definition
the act of tearing out by the roots, or of eliminating as if tearing out
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havoc
Definition
widespread destruction and devastation
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mar
Definition
to inflict damage or spoil the quality of
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obliterate
Definition
to wipe out completely; to do away with. leaving no trace
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pugnacious
Definition
combative; eager to fight
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pulverize
Definition
to pound, crush, or grind into powder or dust
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stagnant
Definition
stale and foul because of lack of movement
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broach
Definition
to bring up a subject for disscussion
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convene
Definition
to assemble formally; to come together officially
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debut
Definition
to make a first public appearance
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embark
Definition
to board a plane or ship
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generate
Definition
to create
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incipient
Definition
beginning to exist or appear
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initiative
Definition
a beginning or an introductory step; an opening move
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innovation
Definition
something newly introduced or created
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novice
Definition
a beginner
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overture
Definition
a piece of music intended to introduce a longer work
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devious
Definition
meant to trick; not straightforward; shifty
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duplicity
Definition
deliberate deception in behavior or speech
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fictitious
Definition
false or fake
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guile
Definition
sly intelligence; craftiness
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gullible
Definition
easily fooled or deceived
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hypocritical
Definition
giving a false appearance; saying one thing but doing another
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masquerade
Definition
to disguise oneself
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overt
Definition
open and observable
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reputable
Definition
having a good reputation
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veracity
Definition
truthfulness or accuracy
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