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Vocabulary Test 8 for Ms.Kisch
This is Vocabulary Eight for Ms.Kisch's class @ Orinda Intermediate School
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7th Grade
01/25/2013

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arena
Definition
A level of area surrounded by seats for spectators
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concise
Definition
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words
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determine
Definition
cause(something)to occur in a particular way
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estuary
Definition
the tidal mouth of a large river
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infallible
Definition
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
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intermittent
Definition
occurring at intervals
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oasis
Definition
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found
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onslaught
Definition
a fierce or destructive attack
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pamper
Definition
indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness
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pawn
Definition
a chess piece of the smallest size and value
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recollect
Definition
remember (something)
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reluctant
Definition
unwilling and hesitant
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sedentary
Definition
(of a person) tending to spend much time seated
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shear
Definition
cut the wool off of an animal
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tense
Definition
stretched tight or rigid
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