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Vocab G4
from the book "Vocabulary for the high school student"
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11/07/2005

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aggressor
Definition
noun- person or nation that initiates hostilities or makes an unprovoked attack; assailant; invader

noun (aggression)- unprovoked attack; assault; invasion
Term
altitude
Definition
noun
DEF-height; elevation; high position; eminence
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calamity
Definition
noun
DEF- great misfortune; catastrophe; disaster

adj. (calamitous)
DEF-disastrous; catastrophic
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congregate
Definition
verb
DEF- come together into a crowd; assemble; gather
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convene
Definition
verb
DEF- meet in a group for a specific purpose

noun (convention)
DEF- treaty; agreement
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cordiality
Definition
noun
DEF- friendliness; warmth of regard; amiability

adj (cordial)
DEF- warm and friendly; gracious; hearty
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crony
Definition
noun
DEF- close companion; intimate friend; chum; associate
Term
deliberately
Definition
adv
DEF- in a carefully thought out manner; purposely; intentionally

DEF- in an unhurried manner; slowly
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dispense
Definition
verb
DEF- deal out distribute
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dubious
Definition
adj
DEF- doubtful; uncertain; questionable
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extremity
Definition
noun
DEF- very end; utmost limity; border
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forecast
Definition
verb
DEF- predict; foretell; prophesy; prognosticate
Term
hibernate
Definition
ver
DEF- spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state, as some animals do
Term
host
Definition
noun
DEF- large number; multitude; throng; crowd; flock

DEF- person who recieves or entertains a guest or guests at home or elsewhere (Note also: hostess-- a woman who serves a host)
Term
intimidate
Definition
verb
DEF- frighten; influence by fear; cow; overawe; coerce
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preface
Definition
noun
DEF- introduction (to a book or speech); foreword; prologue; preamble; exordium

verb (preface)
DEF- introduce or begin with a preface; usher in; precede
Term
recoil
Definition
verb
DEF- draw back because of fear or disgust; shrink; wince; flinch
Term
reflection
Definition
noun
DEF- thought especially careful thought cogitation; deliberation

DEF- blame; discredit; aspersion; slur
Term
relinquish
Definition
verb
DEF- give up; abandon; let go; release; surrender; cede
Term
tolerate
Definition
verb
DEF- endure; bear; put up with; accept; permit

adj (tolerable)
DEF- bearable; endurable
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