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7th Grade
05/31/2008

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Term

Vital

Definition

(vit' al)

Adj. Having Life, Living; Necessary to life, essential; key, crucial

Synonyms: indispensible, fundamental

Antonyms: Nonessential, uneccessary

Term
Unique
Definition

(u nique')

Adj.

One of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situtation

Synonyms: Unparalleled, distinctive, singular

Antonyms: Ordinary, Commonplace, Run-of-the mill

Term

T

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Definition

(Trans mit')

V.

To send on, pass along, send out

Synonyms: pass on, convey, relay, deliver

Term
Timidity[image]Timidity
Definition

(ti mid' i ty)

n.

The state of being easily frightenend

Synonyms: fearfulness, faintheartedness

Antonyms: fearless, boldness, intrepidity

Term

 *poke*                                                    *poke*

*poke*

*poke*[image]Tamper

Definition

(Tam' per)

V.

To interfere with; to meddle rashly or foolishly with; to handle in a secret and improper way

Synonyms: Monkey with, Fool with, Mess with 

Term

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Definition

(Tact' ful)

adj.

skilled in handling diffucult situations or people, polite

Synonyms: skillful, diplomatic, discreet

Antonyms: clumsy, gauche, boorish, indiscreet

Term
[image] Swerve
Definition

V. N.

To turn aside sharply

A sharp sudden turn

Synonyms: veer, digress, sheer off

Term

[image]------Scurry

 

 

Definition

(Scurr' y)

V.

To run quickly, scamper, hurry

Synonyms: Rush, Dash, Scramble

Antonyms: Trudge, plod, creep, crawl

Term
[image]Salvo
Definition

(Sal' vo)

N.

a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack

Synonym: barrage, volley

Term

*Rite*

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Definition

N.

A ceremony; the cutomary form of a ceremony; any formal custom or practice

Term

Renovate

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Definition

(Ren' o vate)

V.

to repair, restore to good condition, make new again

Synonyms: repair, fix up, recondition

Term
[image]Regal
Definition

(Re' gal)

Adj.

Royal, kinglike; fit for a king

Synonyms: majestic, stately, princely, august

Antonyms: Lowly, Humble, abject, servile

Term
Random
Definition

(Ran' dom)

adj.

by chance, not planned or prearragned; irregular

Synonyms: haphazard, arbitrary

Antonyms: planned, delibrate, systematic

Term
Quibble
Definition

(Quibb' le)

V. N.

To evade or belittle a point by twisting words or raising minor objection

A Petty Objection

Synonyms: Nitpick, split hairs, cavil; squabble

 

Term
Quench [image]
Definition

V.

to put out, extinguish, end

Synonyms: douse, stifle, slake

Antonyms: Ignite, kindle

 

Term

[image]Preview

Definition

(Pre' view)

N. V.

something seen in advance

to view beforehand

Synonyms: foretaste

Term

~~~~~Prescribe~~~~~

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Definition

V.

To order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes

Synonyms: Specify, appoint, recommend

Term
P i e c e m e a l[image]
Definition

Adj. Adv.

One piece at a time

Gradually

Synonyms: bit by bit

Antonym: all at once

Term
[image]Pervade
Definition

(Per vade')

V.

 to spread through out

Synonyms: saturate, permeate, diffuse, imbue

Term

-----------Partial+++++++++++++++

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                  ++++++++++++++++++

Definition

(Par' tial)

Adj.

not complete; favoring one side over another; showing a strong likingfor someone or something

Synonyms: incomplete, biased, prejudiced, fond of

Antonyms: Complete, fair just unbiased

Term
Paradox
Definition

(Par' a dox)

N.

A self-contradictory statementthat on closer examining proves true ; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities

Synonyms: riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity

Term
[image]Pall
Definition

V.N.

to loose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome

A dark covering, something that conceals

Synonyms: bore, weary, gloom shadowy

Antonym: Intrigue, fascinate, light, brightness

Term

Pact

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Definition

N.

An Agreement, treaty

Synonyms: compact, alliance, deal

Term
Orthodox[image]
Definition

(Or' tho dox) 

Adj.

In agreement with established or generally accepted beleifs or ways of doing things

Synonyms: traditional, standard, customary

Antonyms: Unusual, Unconvient, Heretical

Term

Nub

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Definition

N.

the central point or heart of a matter; a knob

Synonyms: Core, kernel, necleus, crux

Antonyms: fringe, perphiry, edge

Term
Mull[image]
Definition

V.

To think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices

Synonyms: Consider, Reflect on

Term
[image]Misdeameanor
Definition

(mis de mea' nor)

N.

a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct

Synonyms: misdeed, petty offense or transgression

Antonyms: Felony, Serious crime

Term

Malignant

Definition

(ma lig' nant)

Adj.

deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious

Synonyms: lethal, wicked

Antonyms: wholesome, beneficial, begnign

Term
L o o m
Definition

V. N.

to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form

A machine for weaving

Synonyms: emerge, surface, hover, tower 

Term

...L e t h a r g i c...

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Definition

(Le thar' gic)

Adj.

Unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent

Synonyms: lazy, sluggish, listless

Antonyms: Wide-awake, alert, energetic, dynamic

Term

Legitamite

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Definition

(le git' i mate)

adj.

lawful, rightful, reasonable, justifiable

Synonyms: legal, right, proper, genuine

Antonyms: Unlawful, Illegal, Improper, Unauthorized

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