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vocab test #10
ms pedigo # 10
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Literature
6th Grade
02/12/2008

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abominable
Definition
arousing hatred; disgusting, destable
Sentence: the way you do things is ________ to me!
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bumbling
Definition
blundering and awkward; clumisness
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consequence
Definition
a result, effect; importance; sentence: you do know you are going to have a big ______________ if you continue to do that!
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delude
Definition
to fool, decive; to mislead utterly
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dole
Definition
to give out in small amounts; money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion; sentence: please sr. will you ______?
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engulf
Definition
to swallow up, overwhelm
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foil
Definition
to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another sentence: I am going to_______ you!(sentence
one)
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formulate
Definition
to express definitely or systematicllt; to device, invent; to state as a formula
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initiative
Definition
the takinbg of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside AKA(extra credit) sentence: I am so proud of you to take the _________ and take that challenge
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Memento
Definition
somthing that serves as a reminder
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nonconformist
Definition
a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; of or relating to the unconventional sentence: Why do you continue to be a __________ when you know NOT to?
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null and void
Definition
without legal force or effect; no longer binding
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panorama
Definition
a wide, obstructed veiw of an area; a complete survey of s ubject; a continuously passing or changing scene; range or spectrum; sentence: i have a ____________ of Space!
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postrity
Definition
all of a person's offspring, descendants all future generations
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pry
Definition
to pull loose by force, to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosey about something; sentence: are you tring to ____? or, I need to ____ this box open!
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refurbish
Definition
to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
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resourceful
Definition
able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along; sentence: If you are going to be our leader then you need to be a ___________ one!
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rigouous
Definition
severe, harsh, strickt; thoroughly logical
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subsequent
Definition
coming after; following in time, place, or order; sentence: this is not a __________ schedule!!
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unerring
Definition
making no mistakes; faultless, completely accurate
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