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Vocabulary - Third Six Weeks
Here are the words from the third six weeks! Study this one along with the others to prepare for your semester exam!
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General Vocab
8th Grade
01/13/2008

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Primeval - adj
Definition
Ancient, relating to the earliest ages.
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Progeny - noun
Definition
Children, descendants, offspring.
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Superfluous - adj
Definition
Beyond what is needed or required; an overflow.
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Vigilant - adj

Definition
Very alert, watchful.
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Voracious - adj
Definition
Having a large appetite; ravenous.
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Adulation - noun

Definition
Excessive flattery or admiration.
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Brazen - adj
Definition
Shameless, insolent, disrespectful.
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Monotony - noun
Definition
Tedious sameness or repetition.
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Propriety - noun
Definition

Conformity to what is socially acceptable; appropriateness.

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Sagacious - adj
Definition
Wise, shrewd, very discerning.
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Apathy - noun
Definition
A lack of concern of feeling; indifference.
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Conjecture - noun
Definition
An inference or conclusion drawn or deduced by guesswork.
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Cryptic - adj

Definition
Mysterious, secret.
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Poignant - adj.
Definition
Deeply affecting the feelings; profoundly touching.
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Wistful - adj.
Definition
Full of wishful yearning.
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Disavow - verb
Definition
To refuse or acknowledge or accept; deny.
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Execrable - adj.
Definition

Extremely bad; deserving of hate.

 

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Fervent - adj.
Definition
Ardent, showing great emotion; impassioned.
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Sovereign - adj.
Definition
Possessed of controlling power.
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Voluble - adj.
Definition
Able to use words easily; fluent and glib.
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