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WOD Vocabulary Words
WOD Vocabulary Words
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7th Grade
03/30/2014

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Adversary
Definition
An opponent or enemy.
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Aplomb
Definition
Self-confidence, especially in a difficult situation; poise, assurance.
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Apprehensive
Definition
Anxious or fearful; uneasy.
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Aptitude
Definition
The ability to learn or understand something very quickly.
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Attentive
Definition
Giving attention to something; paying careful attention to the comfort or concerns of others; considerate.
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Banish
Definition
To force to leave a country.
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Barricade
Definition
A physical barrier; to block an opening or passage with a barrier.
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Bluff
Definition
To engage in a false display of confidence in order to deceive someone.
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Brackish
Definition
Slightly salty.
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Commotion
Definition
Noisy activity or confusion.
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Concoction
Definition
Something that has been prepared by putting several things together; a mixture of ingredients.
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Contortion
Definition
A sharp twist or bend in something.
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Counter
Definition
To do or say something in opposition to do something else, like in a debate.
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Cunning
Definition
(The quality of being) sly, crafty, or clever.
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Debris
Definition
Scattered remains of anything broken, destroyed, or discarded.
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Deft
Definition
Quick and skillful.
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Diminish
Definition
To make or become smaller or less; reduce or decrease.
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Disdain
Definition
Scorn or contempt.
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Dismal
Definition
Causing gloom or depression; dreary and miserable.
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Eavesdrop
Definition
To listen secretly to the private conversation of others.
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Egregious
Definition
Well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous.
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Ember
Definition
A glowing piece of burning wood or coal.
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Engross
Definition
To occupy the complete attention of someone; to absorb.
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Exasperation
Definition
A state of anger, impatience, or great irritation.
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Falter
Definition
To proceed or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner.
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Foresight
Definition
The ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future.
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Furtive
Definition
Done or acting in away that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky.
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Grueling
Definition
Physically or mentally exhausting.
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Gusto
Definition
Great enjoyment; zest.
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Habitation
Definition
A place in which to live; a residence.
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Hasten
Definition
To move or act swiftly; hurry; to make something happen sooner than it would on its own.
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Havoc
Definition
Very great destruction or disorder.
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Ignite
Definition
To cause something to start burning.
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Illuminate
Definition
To provide with light or to cast light on someone or something.
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Impending
Definition
About to occur.
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Jut
Definition
To extend sharply outward or upward; project.
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Kindle
Definition
To build or start a fire.
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Knoll
Definition
A small, rounded hill.
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Malleable
Definition
Capable of being shaped or formed by pressing, hammering, or another forceful action.
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Materialize
Definition
To appear out of nowhere.
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Meander
Definition
To follow a winding and turning course.
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