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N-Z-2012
ABC TEST 2
26
Language - English
8th Grade
01/28/2012

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Term
NULLIFY
Definition
INVALIDATE
Term
OSTENTATIOUS
Definition
VERY SHOWY
Term
PALATABLE
Definition
PLEASING TO THE TASTE
Term
QUERULOUS
Definition
GIVEN TO COMPLAINING
Term
RESPITE
Definition
PERIOD OF REST OF RELIEF
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SUFFICE
Definition
TO BE SUFFICIENT (FOR)
Term
TAUT
Definition
TIGHT
Term
UNDAUNTED
Definition
COURAGEOUS
Term
VERBOSE
Definition
TOO WORDY
Term
WANE
Definition
TO DECREASE GRADUALLY IN SIZE, AMOUNT, INTENSITY, OR DEGREE
Term
EXPECTORATE
Definition
TO SPIT
Term
YEARN
Definition
TO LONG FOR SOMETHING
Term
ZEALOUS
Definition
FILLED WITH ENTHUSIASM
Term

My grandpa was being___

when he told me a two-hour story about catching a fish

Definition
verbose
Term
The __ knight defeated the fire-breathing dragon.
Definition
undaunted
Term
I enjoyed the ___steak from Texas Roadhouse.
Definition
palatable
Term
I needed a ___ after staying up all night studying for finals.
Definition
respite
Term
It is considered impolite to_____ on the sidewalk.
Definition
expectorate
Term
The ____ student ran down the bleachers when her name was called for a door prize. 
Definition
zealous
Term
During the bully-of-the-brigade, the rope must be ___ if both opponents hope to remain on the tree stumps.
Definition
taut
Term
Studying for an hour will____ if you hope to score a "B" or better on the test tomorrow.
Definition
suffice
Term
The novice driver will ___ her driving permit if anything is spilled on it.
Definition
nullify
Term
Lady Gaga dressed in an ____ manner for the New Year's Eve celebration in New York.
Definition
ostentatious
Term
My interest began to ____ when my math teacher wouldn't stop talking about his high school days.
Definition
wane
Term

My mom became very ____

when she saw my dirty room. 

Definition
querulous
Term
Students ___ for spring break when they will be able to travel with their friends and family.
Definition
yearn
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