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Language - English
6th Grade
11/07/2011

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Term
cataract
Definition
a descent of water over a steep surface; a waterfall
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embroider
Definition
to decorate with ornamental needlework
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russet
Definition
Yellow brown, light brown, or reddish brown
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accomplice
Definition
A person who knowingly helps another in a crime or wrongdoing, often as a subordinate.
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err
Definition
a mistake, to stray from the right course or standards, a sin
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indomitable
Definition
incapable of being subdued, over-come, or vanquished
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serenity
Definition
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil
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exclude
Definition
to leave out; to prevent from enjoying ordinary rights or privileges
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fallible
Definition
tending to err, not true
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clique
Definition
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates
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foil
Definition
to prevent from succeeding, a very thin flexible sheet of metal such as aluminum
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secluded
Definition
isolated or hidden away from view, set apart or remote from other people
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tumult
Definition
to create or make noise, to make a disruption
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founder
Definition
to create or discover something "new"
fill with water and sink; causing a horse to break down; person who cast medal
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furrow
Definition
a narrow trench made in the ground as for planting seeds
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shifty
Definition
not sincere honest or trustworthy, revealing or deceptive nature
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hoodwink
Definition
mislead by a trick ; deceive
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verdant
Definition
green; growing, immature in experience
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blemish
Definition
a mark that mars the appearance, any flaw, defect, or shortcoming
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extensive
Definition
great amount, number, or degree; of great extent
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horde
Definition
a large group, multitude number, etc.
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surrender
Definition
to yield to the passion of an demand or under duress
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flamboyant
Definition
showy and dashing in a self satisfying way, brightly-colored and striking
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glen
Definition
a long narrow valley
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lure
Definition
a bait for animals, the power of attracting, temping or enticing
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