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Spelling Lesson 2 General Words
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Spelling
8th Grade
01/18/2011

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auxiliary
Definition
a verb which helps or supports the main verb
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bicycle
Definition
a two wheeled vehicle
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categorize
Definition
to group into a general system of classification
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comprise
Definition
to consist of; be composed of
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curiously
Definition
in a curious manner
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determiners
Definition
limiting adjectives,including adjectival pronouns, numerals adjectives, and articles a, an, an the
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eliminate
Definition
to get rid of
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extravagant
Definition
excessive; unrestrained
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gymnasium
Definition
a building used for various indoor sports
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heavily
Definition
in a manner indicating great weightiness
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insanely
Definition
in a manner which is extremely foolish
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interpret
Definition
to clarify the meaning of to translat
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library
Definition
a building housing an extensive permanent collection of books
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mansion
Definition
a large,ornate house
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microscope
Definition
a tool of science used to magnify very small objects
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modifier
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a word or group of words that limits another word or group of words
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noisily
Definition
in loud manner
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picturesque
Definition
scenic
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racket
Definition
a clamor; a netted instrument used to hit a ball
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sheepish
Definition
embarrassed
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specific
Definition
particular
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starvation
Definition
severe suffering and/or death due to lack of nutrition
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steadily
Definition
consistently; with little or no variance
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substitute
Definition
one who replaces another
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tense
Definition
time of action communicated by verbal inflections
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tense
Definition
time of action communicated by verbal inflections
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