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unit 20
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Classics
5th Grade
04/19/2010

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Term
ample
Definition

adj.1.plenty;more than enough

2.large in size

Term
burden
Definition

n.1.something that is carried especially a heavy load

2.anything that is hard to bear

v.to add to what one has to bear

Term
compassion
Definition

n.a feeling of sharing the suffering of others and of wanting to help ; sympathy

adj.the state of showing compassion

Term
comply
Definition

v.to act in agreement with a rule or anothers wishes

 

Term
cumbersome
Definition
adj.awkward and hard to handle;unwieldy
Term
distress
Definition

v.to cause pain or sorrow;to trouble or worry

n.pain sorrow or worry

Term
encounter
Definition

v.1.to meet unexpectedly

2.to be faced with

n.1.a chance meeting

2.a battle or fight

Term
exert
Definition

v.to put forth effort

n.the act of tiring oneself; a strong effort

Term
indignabhnt
Definition

adj.Angry or resentful about something that seems wrong or unfair.

n.Anger that is caused by something mean or unfair.

Term
jest
Definition

n.A joke or the act of joking.

v.To joke or say things lightheartedly.

Term
mirth
Definition
n.Laughter; joyfulness expressed through laughter.
Term
moral
Definition

n.A useful lesson about life.

adj.1.Having to do with questions of right and wrong.

2.Based on what is right and proper.

Term
outskirts
Definition
n.The parts far from the center, as of a town.
Term
resume
Definition

v.1.To begin again after a pause.

2.To occupy again.

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