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vocab, CH5-7 THE WAVE
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7th Grade
02/03/2008
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Dominant

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controlling; ruling.  Exerting authority
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Compete

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to strive to out do another; a contest.

 
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Reprimand

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criticize or find fault with someone.
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Inexplicable

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incapable of explanation.

 
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Infectious

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Something that is  passed from one person to another.
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Discipline
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order and control.
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Exhilarate
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To make someone feel happy and alive; thrilling.
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Motivate
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to give somebody a reason to do something.
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Accentuate
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To draw attention to something.
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Mesmerize
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To fascinate or absorb somebody's attention.
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Parallel
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lines that never intersect.
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Precision
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very accurate.
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Skeptic
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Somebody who is not gullable.
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Punctual
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on time.
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Pretense
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pretending or make believe.
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Resurgance
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to come back again.
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Tantalize
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to tease.
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Conceit
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excessive pride.
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Revulsion
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disgust and disdain.
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Shard
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a piece of glass.
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Manipulate

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to change to fit one's purpose.
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Perceptive
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insightful; to understand.
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Astute
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"wicked" smart.
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Aspire
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to want to be something.
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Incredible
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beyond belief; great.
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Incredulous
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not believable.
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Militaristic
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like an army.
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Inevitable

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bound to happen.
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Clique
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an exclusive group.
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Intimidate

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to make fearful.
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