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Spelling & Vocab.
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Spelling
7th Grade
08/04/2013

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bookkeeping

Definition

record financial transactions

compound word to replace the phrase "keeping the books"

Term

 

dumbbell

Definition
type of free weight that is used in weight training
Term

 

glowworm

Definition
common name for an insect larvae or adult insect that glows through bioluminescence
Term

 

granddaughter

Definition
the daughter of one's son or daughter
Term

 

headdress

Definition
an often elaborate covering for the head
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highhanded

Definition
given to haughty disregard for others
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illiterate

Definition
unable to read or write
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illogical

Definition

 

lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning

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immaterial

Definition
unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant
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immature

Definition
not fully developed; emotional or intellectual development that is appropriate for someone younger
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immigrate

Definition
come to live permanently in a foreign country
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irrational

Definition
deprived of reason
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irregular

Definition
contrary to rule, accepted order, or general practice
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misshapen

Definition
shape badly or deform
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misspell

Definition
to spell incorrectly
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misstep

Definition
a mistake in judgement or action; a wrong step
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newsstand

Definition
open booth or stand where newspapers and other periodicals are sold
Term


reenter

Definition
to enter or come into again
Term


taillight

Definition
a red warning light mounted on the rear of a vehicle
Term


teammate

Definition
fellow member of a team
Term

 

absurd

Definition
inconsistent with reason or accepted ideas, ridiculous
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balk

Definition
stop short, refusing to move or act
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bluntly

Definition
rudely or abruptly, without tact
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diffident

Definition
lacking in self-confidence, shy
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egotism

Definition
conceit, self-exaltation
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elocution

Definition
the art of public speaking
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extricate

Definition
set free, disentangle
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