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Vocabulary Words 51-60
Friday Vocabulary
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English
8th Grade
01/08/2013

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Term
verbatim
Definition
word for word; using exactly the same words (Adj. or Adv.)
Term
noisome
Definition
stinking, offensive, disgusting (Adj.)
Term
coup
Definition
violent overthrow of a government by a small group; a victorious accomplishment (N)
Term
languish
Definition
to become weak or feeble; sag with loss of strength (V)
Term
hoard
Definition
stockpile; to accumulate for future use (V)
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cloister
Definition
a tranquil, secluded place
(N)
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oust
Definition
to eject; to force out; to banish (V)
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pillage
Definition
to rob of goods by violent seizure or force; to plunder; to take as spoils (V)
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antecedent
Definition
going before; preceeding (Adj.) an occurrence or event preceding another (N)
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embody
Definition
to make part of a system or whole; to give bodily form to; to personify (V)
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