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Unit 9
20
Language - English
8th Grade
03/18/2007
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Term
Allocate
 Definition
(v.)

to designate for a special purpose
Term
Ardent
 Definition
(adj.) very enthusiastic


SYN: zealous
Term
Assiduous
 Definition
(adj.) persistent, attentive


SYN: sedulous ANT:lackadaisical
Term
Brash
 Definition
(adj.) act in a hasty manner


SYN: impetuous
Term
Capricious
 Definition
(adj.)

impulsive
Term
Chastise
 Definition
(v.)

to scold severely
Term
Copious
 Definition
(adj.)

impulsive
Term
Deviate
 Definition
(v.)

to stray from the norm
Term
Emaciated
 Definition
(adj.) unnaturally thin


ANT: corpulent
Term
Exult
 Definition
(v.)

to rejoice greatly
Term
Gnarled
 Definition
(adj.)

knotted, twisted
Term
Indemnity
 Definition
(n.) a payment for damage or loss


SYN: reparation
Term
Inkling
 Definition
(n.)

a hint
Term
Limpid
 Definition
(adj.) clear, translucent


ANT: opaque
Term
Omnipotent
 Definition
(adj.)

unlimited power or authority
Term
Palatable
 Definition
(adj.)

agreeable to the taste
Term
Poignant
 Definition
(adj.)

deeply touching
Term
Rancor
 Definition
(n.)

bitter resentment
Term
Sophomoric
 Definition
(adj.) immature


SYN: fatuous ANT: judicious
Term
Spontaneous
 Definition
(adj.)

not planned
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